1554
Design, Housing and Merchandising
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree The PhD prepares individuals for research positions in universities, business and industry, for university teaching and for administrative or management level positions. The student will be expected to have a master's degree or equivalent in design, housing and merchandising or in a closely-related area from a college or university of recognized standing. A student may be required to demonstrate competence in the area of specialization and in related areas, and further coursework may be required before admission will be granted. The plan of study is individually determined for the student in cooperation with an advisory committee. Each plan of study will be an integrated combination of courses and research providing for specialization within an area of design and merchandising, including synthesis of knowledge drawn from departments within and outside of human sciences. Emphasis is on attainment of competencies rather than on the completion of specific numbers of credits; however, a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree must be completed. Each student will develop competence in the area of specialization which includes courses in the major and the support area. International and management dimensions are included. The program includes a strong emphasis on research and application of statistical procedures, as well as having students gain experience in resource generation, knowledge-sharing and community engagement. More detailed information on graduate study in the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising can be obtained from the department website humansciences.okstate.edu/dhm (http:// humansciences.okstate.edu/dhm) or by writing the head of the department. Faculty Jane Swinney, PhD—Associate Professor and Head Gina Peek, PhD—Associate Professor and Associate Head Professors: Jorge Atiles, PhD; Paulette Hebert, PhD; Mihyun Kang, PhD; Shiretta Ownbey, PhD Associate Professors: Cosette Armstrong, PhD; Greg Clare, PhD; Semra Peksoz, PhD; Adriana Petrova, PhD Assistant Professors: Tilanka Chandrasekera, PhD; Aditya Jayadas, PhD; June Park, PhD; Alana Pulay, PhD; Emily Roberts, PhD Teaching Instructor: Diane Limbaugh, MS
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