Ben Wolfe, Dean & CEO 
Jacqueline D. Spears, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Head
Rebekkah Stuteville, Assistant Dean of Academic Services & PSM Program Director

Graduate Faculty:
Paige Adams, Ph.D., Cornell University
Royce Ann Collins, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Judy Favor, Ph.D., University of Texas
Sara Gragg, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Haley Larson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Londa Nwadike, Ph.D., University of Iowa
Eleni Pliakoni, Ph.D., University of Thessaly
Ralph Richardson, D.V.M., Kansas State University 
Rebekkah Stuteville, Ph.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City 
Gerald Wyckoff, Ph.D., University of Chicago 

22201 W Innovation Dr.
Olathe KS, 66061
913-541-1220
Fax: 913-541-1488
olatheinfo@ksu.edu
http://olathe.k-state.edu/

The School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies advances Kansas State University Olathe’s mission to be the model and leader of adaptable, interdisciplinary and innovative education, research and public/private engagement in the Kansas City area, bridging the University with global and local communities, government and industry partners. The School offers academic programs and applied research that address industry demand in the food, animal health and related sectors. The interdisciplinary studies approach to critical thinking allows students to gain a more comprehensive understanding of complex issues and an enhanced ability to address broad and multi-faceted challenges. The School provides students with a high degree of flexibility in designing their educational and research plans, which increase the technical and professional skills needed for career advancement.

Programs

• Professional Science Master’s in Applied Biosciences

• Professional Interdisciplinary Sciences Graduate Certificate
• Professional Skills for STEM Practitioners Graduate Certificate
• Regulatory Affairs in Animal Health Graduate Certificate

Courses

• AAI 795 - Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
• AAI 801 - Interdisciplinary Process
• AAI 840 - Regulatory Aspects of Drug and Vaccine Development in the Animal Health Industry
• AAI 841 - Strategies in Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research for Regulatory Affairs in Animal Science
• AAI 842 - Strategies in the Stewardship of Licensed Pharmaceuticals and Biologics in Animal Health
• AAI 843 - Regulatory Development of Animal Pharmaceuticals - FDA
• AAI 844 - Regulatory Development of Animal Pesticides - EPA
• AAI 845 - Regulatory Development of Animal Biologicals and Diagnostics - USDA
• AAI 846 - Special Topics: Regulatory Affairs in Animal Health
• AAI 852 - Vaccinology
• AAI 858 - Capstone Experience I
• AAI 859 - Capstone Experience II
• AAI 870 - Seminar in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
• AAI 880 - Problems in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
• AAI 895 - Advanced Topics in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies
• AAI 899 - Research in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies.