Doctorate Description: The Ph.D. in interdisciplinary health sciences at Western Michigan University is for people who hold a master's degree in an area related to health and human services and are interested in furthering their careers as researchers, higher education faculty and leaders of interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving.
Students are encouraged to develop their in-depth knowledge within chosen areas through cognate courses and a research practicum. Program and interdisciplinary faculty, across the College of Health and Human Services and beyond, provide supportive mentoring in a context of rigorous standards and expectations.