Interdisciplinary studies

Applicants for the M.A. 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:
  • 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
  • Eligible for international admission  
• Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

College of Graduate Studies contact: Jerry McMurtry; mcmurtry@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Find Interdisciplinary Studies faculty advisor contacts.

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.

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.