Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is primarily designed for students seeking to enhance their general education in the humanities, social sciences or liberal arts at the graduate level. It provides a flexible, multidisciplinary framework to accommodate the varied undergraduate backgrounds and personal interests that students bring to the program. The curriculum draws upon a full range of collaborative, community-focused studies, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences courses. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary, liberal arts education rather than on specialized, single disciplinary study or professional training. For recent recipients of the baccalaureate degree, the Interdisciplinary Studies program may provide the insight needed to make an informed career choice. For returning students, graduate interdisciplinary studies may enhance opportunities in a career already launched or renew ties with university life. For persons with significant work experience, the program offers a chance to integrate the life of the mind with that of the workplace. Students come to the Interdisciplinary Studies program from a variety of fields, so they pursue a variety of careers after graduation, with the most widely represented in business, education, government, law, and social services.