PhD Program

Vicky Buchan, PhD Program Director

Colorado State University offers an Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Education and Human Resource Studies, with a concentration in Social Work. Student cohorts are small allowing for maximum individual attention and professional growth. The interdisciplinary doctoral program with the Social Work Concentration is intended to prepare graduates for research and academic positions. Cohorts are admitted every other year. New students are currently being considered for fall 2010.
 

Program Objectives - Interdisciplinary PhD

  • To provide comprehensive and progressive curricula-combining education and the student's complementary discipline.
  • To help students identify, acquire, and stay current in the knowledge they will need to serve as leaders in their fields.
  • To help students develop and sustain the personal characteristics and competencies necessary for success in their fields.
  • To provide students with the preparation needed to lead and teach in postsecondary institutions, industrial settings, and other organizations.
  • To conduct research that will expand the knowledge base in their field of study.