Program Overview

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Interdisciplinary Studies Admissions

To apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program, interested students must complete an application to the Texas Tech University Graduate School. Interdisciplinary Studies (self-design) applications are not made to individual program areas.

Application Requirements

• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement & Test Scores are optional

Areas of Specialization

Every Interdisciplinary Studies student must have 3 areas of study from a minimum of 2 different colleges within Texas Tech University. In order to identify the areas of study for your MA/MS degree, prospective applicants should use the Graduate Catalog for a full list of possible programs.

Once the student has decided their 3 areas, they can include this information in a personal statement that addresses the following:

• Why the student is interested in a non-traditional, self-design degree
• Three areas of study being proposed and how they fit together
• Applicant's background and how the areas of study will help the applicant meet career or other goals beyond the degree

Review Process

Once all application requirements are complete in the application portal, the application will be referred to the department for a decision. Applications are reviewed using a holistic admissions process considering all required elements of the application.

Graduate School

The Graduate School at Texas Tech University offers various programs, including Interdisciplinary Studies.

Graduate Programs

The university provides a range of graduate programs, including:

• Core Graduate Offerings
• Interdisciplinary Programs
• Interdisciplinary Certificates
• Professional Science Masters

Interdisciplinary Programs

Interdisciplinary programs include:

• Arid Land Studies, MS
• Bioengineering, MS
• Biotechnology, MS
• Engineering, MS
• Heritage and Museum Sciences, MA
• Interdisciplinary Master of Science - Energy
• Land-Use Planning, Management, and Design, Ph.D.
• Wind Science and Engineering, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Certificates

• Cross-Cultural Studies Certificate
• Social Entrepreneurship Certificate

Financial Support

The Graduate School offers various forms of financial support, including:

• Funding Your Education
• Assistantships
• Tuition & Fees
• Employment Opportunities
• Student Health Insurance

Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Fellowships

The office provides information on fellowships and grants available to graduate students.

Graduate School Fellowships & Assistantships

The Graduate School offers fellowships and assistantships to qualified students.

External Fellowships & Grants

The university provides resources and information on external fellowships and grants.

Academic Progress

The Graduate School monitors academic progress, providing support and resources to students.

Thesis & Dissertation

Guidelines and requirements for thesis and dissertation preparation and submission are available.

Graduation Deadlines

Deadlines for graduation are posted for each semester.

Professional Development

The Graduate School offers professional development opportunities, including:

• Graduate Center
• Graduate Writing Center
• Groundwork Program
• TEACH Program
• Workshops & Training
• Career Services
• Distance Education Resources

Events

The Graduate School hosts various events, including:

• New Graduate Student Orientation
• New TA & GPTI Workshop
• 3MT - Three Minute Thesis
• Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Research Conference
• Graduate Student Research Poster Competition