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Multidisciplinary Studies—Master of Arts

Degree: Master of Arts

Website: Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies

College/School: College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Apply to UIW: Application for the Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies program

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.

Admission Requirements

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.

Master of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies

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.