Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.S.)

Start your journey toward a master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies today! Broaden your skillset by designing a custom program from two or more disciplines.

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Advance your career with a master's in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Broaden your knowledge and skills through a custom master’s degree program, designed by you.

Affordable tuition

Affordable
Among the lowest-cost master's degrees in the U.S.

High quality program

High quality
Our graduate programs are nationally ranked for excellence.

 

Fully online

Flexible
On campus or online. Eight- and 16 week terms available.

Obtainable degree

Attainable
No entrance exams. Complete in as little as two years or up to 10 years.

Interdisciplinary Studies master's program overview

The M.A. or M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies program provides great flexibility in determining content of your degree program – custom-made for the skills and knowledge you want to develop. A program of study is constructed by the you and your advisor in order to reach your professional goals. An Interdisciplinary Studies program of study must emphasize a clearly defined area, body of thought, or educational goal.

Student learning outcomes for the Interdisciplinary Studies program:

  • Synthesize information from the multiple disciplines represented in a student’s course of study.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Write effectively using discipline-specific methods.
  • Articulate how the chosen areas of study will help achieve personal and professional goals.

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Fast facts

Degrees offered:

  • Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Delivery format: On campus or online

Program credit hours: 30

Estimated program cost

$7,350-14,700*

Credit hours: 30

Cost per credit hour: $245-$490


*Based on the current tuition rates for 2024-25. Cost per credit hour determined by state of residency and delivery method of courses (on-campus vs. online). Does not include indirect costs. For more information on costs of graduate tuition, visit the Cost of Attendance page.

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Next term starts: June 2, 2025 (5- and 10-week summer sessions)

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Upcoming start dates:

  • July 5, 2025 (5-week summer session)
  • Aug. 18, 2025 (16-week fall session)

Interdisciplinary Studies master's program of study

Students must complete the 30 credit hours, at least 15 of which need to be in one primary area of study. A maximum of 9 credit hours, subject to evaluation by the school dean, may be transferred from another regionally accredited graduate institution and applied toward a degree. A minimum overall average GPA of 3.0 must be achieved. A course cannot be elected to receive an S/NC grade in a master’s degree program.

Content courses (30 credits)

  • Take 30 credit hours of electives by advisement. At least 15 hours must be in one primary area of study. Thesis, internship, comprehensive examination, or project should be part of the 30 hours.

  • Credits: 0

    Description: This course requires students to demonstrate their level of achievement of the student learning objectives developed for the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Graded S/NC. Completion of the course is a graduation requirement.

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For more information about the IDS program, contact:

Lauren Rastede
Program Advisor and Assistant to the Dean
School of Arts and Humanities
[email protected]
402-375-7359

 

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