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Mission and Philosophy
  The Ph.D. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Missouri-Kansas City prepares the students to investigate some of the most complex and pressing problems of the world today through independent research that integrates two or more disciplines perspectives and methodologies. Because of its focus on collaboration, problem-solving, boundary-crossing, academic excellence, and innovation, the mission of this program reinforces the UMKC's core values: Discovery and Innovation; Education First; Integrity and Accountability; Diversity; Inclusiveness and Respect; and Energized Collaborative Communities.
  Program Core Values and Attributes
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Program Core Values and Attributes:

The core values and program attributes for the PhD program in interdiciplinary studies are:

Learning is enhanced by a search for knowledge across discipline boundaries.
Therefore, the program :

Is student-centered
Enables students to acquire the skills of interdisciplinary
scholarhip and research
Broadens students' exposure to multiple academic fields.

 

Interdisciplinary research draws on discipline-based knowledge, generating integrated solutions to problems that cross discipline boundaries. Therefore, the program:

Is problem-oriented
Integrates the attributes of a broad-based interdisciplinary approach with the grounding of a traditional academic focus
 
Provides a solid grounding in theories, concepts and methodologies of two or more disciplines
 

 

Learning thrives in an environment open to a diversity of ideas, cultural backgrounds, discipline perspectives, and approaches to problems. Therefore, the program:

Instills an appreciation of different disciplines
Integrates the disciplinary perspectives to give students the methodological and theoretical tools to thrive in a wide range of scholarly and professional environments


Society derives great benefit from collaborative efforts that transcend discipline boundaries to solve problems. Therefore, the program:

Prepares individuals to be multi-functional; to combine disparate skills to solve problems
Provides opportunities for individuals to gain skills in working within a collaborative environment

 


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