Multidisciplinary Sciences
College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Sciences
The Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Sciences provides enhanced content preparation and classroom implementation for in-service teachers in elementary, middle, and high school science. The goal of this program is to improve student performance in K-12 science. This goal is achieved by extending teacher content knowledge in earth science, physics, chemistry, and biology, and improving instructional strategies and methods for effective science learning. Course topics are aligned with state and national standards in student performance outcomes. Instructional technology and fundamental mathematical concepts and skills also are integrated in the courses.
Admissions Criteria
In addition to the general admissions, the student must present evidence of:
- BA or BS degree with Teacher Certification or equivalent professional experience in teaching sciences.
- Teaching experience at the pre-college level.
Required Courses 15 semester hours
Electives: Math, Science, and Education (15 semester hours as approved by the Program Director); a minimum of 6 hours must be from a science discipline.
Multidisciplinary Studies (MA)
College/School: College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies
The Master of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studies allows a student, with approval from Program Directors and the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, to design a degree plan that builds on personal interests, academic strengths, and career opportunities. The degree plan is made from courses in up to three academic disciplines that offer graduate programs. For example, a degree plan may be arranged thematically: a student might focus on contemporary American problems, combining courses in Education, Communication Arts, and Pastoral Ministry. Another student might wish to combine courses from Nutrition, Education, and Biology in a degree that would enhance his or her career opportunities. The Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences will serve as Advisor for this degree and will consult with the Program Directors in the three fields that make up each student's multidisciplinary degree studies program.
Admissions
In addition to meeting the general admissions criteria, the applicant must submit the following:
- An official notice of a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE: Verbal score of 150; Quantitative score of 144; Analytical Essay, 3.5), Miller Analogies Test (MAT, 40 or better), or Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT, 450 or better) as determined by the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
- A statement of rationale for the proposed degree plan.
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Application for the Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies program
Degree Requirements
The degree plan must be approved and signed by the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and Program Directors for all disciplines involved before initiating any work toward the degree. The degree will include:
- At least nine (9) semester hours in each discipline of focus.
- Any support courses taken outside the chosen disciplines require the approval of the Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
- At least one research course.
- A thesis or a capstone experience in one area of focus that incorporates the integration of all disciplines from which work is taken.