The IH PhD is a 60-credit hour degree program. In year one, IH PhD students are required to take two (3-credit hour) core courses in Interdisciplinary Health Theory and Application (fall and spring), and a course (3-credit hour) in health-specific research methods (fall). In year two, IH PhD students are required to take a course (3-credit hour) in health-specific scholarship and grant writing (fall). Students are also required to take 9-credit hours of analytical and research skills courses, 12-credit hours in area of research specialization, 6-credit hours of electives, and 6-credit hours of directed research. These courses build the foundation upon which students design their own doctoral research. Students will perform their own original research, write a dissertation, and make an oral, public presentation of their dissertation results. With approval, up to 18 credit hours of previous coursework may be considered for transfer.<\/p>\n