The Interdisciplinary Self-Designed Program is an innovative, flexible and highly individualized graduate program designed to meet students' academic and professional goals. The program gives students the opportunity to design a program of study tailored to their own needs and interests.
A creative alternative to traditional, discipline-specific programs
When students choose this program, they take on the exciting challenge of creating their own curriculum and unique plan for learning. Creating an individualized program requires maturity, self-motivation, and independence. Students seeking a combination of flexible options and academic challenges are natural candidates. Students can build their particular academic or professional interests and concentrate on specialized fields that are not available in traditional graduate programs.
Two Degree Options; One Program
The previously separate Interdisciplinary Studies MA and MS programs merged to create the Interdisciplinary Self-Designed Program. This partnership allows for even greater possibilities in interdisciplinary graduate studies for working adults. Depending on the coursework taken in their self-designed program, students graduate with either an MA or MS in Interdisciplinary Studies. Learn about the differences.