Interdisciplinary studies
Master of Science
A customized fit
Do your career goals fall outside the mold of a traditional graduate program? If the answer is yes, then interdisciplinary studies could be the perfect fit for you.
This degree allows you to reach across disciplines to design a plan of study that meets your unique academic needs. As a student in this rigorous graduate program, you will work with your faculty mentor to create a customized degree plan that integrates courses from two or more academic departments. You will also choose between a thesis and non-thesis option and lead independent research that supports your professional interests.
Overview
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One degree with many directions
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. interdisciplinary studies program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: Yes
- A written statement specifically describing the interdisciplinary proposal and outlining the rationale for undertaking an interdisciplinary program
- A proposed study plan unanimously approved by the student's program committee and the dean of the College of Graduate Studies
- The name of a faculty member with graduate faculty status from one of the disciplines named in the proposal who has agreed to counsel the student in the proposed program and serve as major professor
- A program committee formed of at least four faculty members
Program availability
Concentration: Thesis
Semester intake: Fall and Spring
Deadlines: General application deadlines
Contact information
College of Graduate Studies contact: Jerry McMurtry; mcmurtry@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have specific goals that are not supported by an existing graduate program.
- Want to build knowledge in more than one discipline.
- Are goal-oriented and self-motivated.
- Work well independently.
Hands-on learning
Students in interdisciplinary studies find multiple opportunities to participate in research in domains of their interest, student organizations and volunteer activities that can build unique skill sets and internships in organizations across the nation.
All of which build the interdisciplinary and collaborative skills needed to be successful in today’s marketplace.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
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