Interdisciplinary Studies, MIS

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Overview

Design your future

When you have unique professional goals that don't fit into a standard box, a custom-built master's degree is a great option. The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program lets you build a degree that reflects your specific interests and ambitions.

Become a specialist

Work directly with your advisor to select three academic areas that combine into one cohesive program. Whether you want to advocate for social justice, lead wellness initiatives on a college campus or manage operations at a state park, this program bridges the gap between your interests. You’ll choose three masters-level academic areas to study, tailoring your education to match the career you want.

Curriculum requirements

Is there a capstone?
Choose between a thesis or nonthesis track.

Part of the James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Apply to the interdisciplinary studies master's program

Students seeking admission to SFA graduate programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. You're responsible for submitting application materials required for admission and any supplemental items as requested.

To be eligible for consideration into this program, you must:

have an overall undergraduate 2.6 GPA or higher
and a 2.8 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework.

Note: If you don't meet the minimum GPA requirements, you may be admitted on a provisional basis under the guidance of the graduate studies advisor.

Ready? Complete the graduate school application and send an email containing the three masters-level academic areas you intend to combine to the program coordinator.