Doctoral Degree Programs in Iowa

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in educational policy and leadership studies is designed for educators who seek a terminal doctoral degree to practice upper-le…

Students also complete the comprehensive examination and a dissertation, described in the following sections.

Students select an advisor and, with the advisor, plan an individual program bounded only by the broad guidelines of the Graduate College and the program. Th…

The Doctor of Philosophy program in English is designed to prepare students for a lifetime of literary study, as well as for the wide range of professions th…

The program's coursework is broadly concentrated in film history and film theory, with specific courses offered on a wide range of topics.

The PhD takes at least three years of graduate study, including at least one year spent in residence at the University of Iowa. Students must pass a comprehe…

The program is designed to promote collaborative investigation and intellectual interaction among students and faculty participants affiliated with several d…

The Doctor of Philosophy program in geography focuses on investigating the environmental consequences of human decisions, the social implications of environm…

A PhD in geoscience is designed to bring students to the forefront of a specialized area of geoscience for future employment in higher education or in indust…

Doctoral students should have a strong background in the natural sciences and/or health promotion, and a working knowledge of statistics and research methodo…

The PhD program is oriented toward applied, interdisciplinary research and scholarly inquiry. Students develop mastery of theories and research methodologies…

The Department of History offers a doctoral program for students interested in earning a PhD in history. Students interested in graduate work may obtain a co…

To meet the educational needs of a student population with interests ranging from plant physiology to landscape design/installation to fruit and vegetable pr…

Human Computer Interaction is an interdepartmental graduate program that seeks to improve the way individuals and groups use computers through an understandi…

The program is designed for students with backgrounds in the biological, engineering, and physical sciences. Entering students should have solid training in …

The program provides interdisciplinary training in the concepts and methodologies of basic and applied immunology. Students complete coursework in immunology…

The PhD in industrial engineering program is intended for students who wish to prepare themselves for a career creating and cultivating new knowledge. In add…

The PhD in informatics emphasizes preparation for research, teaching, and scholarly endeavor in academic settings or private, industrial, or governmental lab…

The Department of Biology's graduate programs in integrated biology (iBio) emphasize original research and developing the skills essential for publishing and…

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) program is intended for students who wish to conduct original and advanced legal research in law under faculty supervis…

The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional degree awarded by the College of Law. The University of Iowa College of Law is approved by the Council of the Section…

The Department of Linguistics has particular strengths in multilingual language acquisition, phonology, and syntax. Students are encouraged to take courses i…

The program provides training in research methods, communication theory, and teaching skills. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, with coursewo…

The Materials Science and Engineering Department offers three graduate degree programs representing a range of opportunities for advanced study. While they s…

The program places a strong emphasis on preparation for research and teaching. The department maintains no division between pure and applied mathematics.

The program in mathematics offers training for students planning to work in mathematics and computation for industry, planning to continue their studies in g…

The mechanical engineering graduate program in the College of Engineering emphasizes in-depth learning and research. In collaboration with faculty across cam…