Cross-Disciplinary Studies (MS)

Summary

The Cross-Disciplinary Studies MS is a unique degree providing students with a flexibility in creating the direction for their program. The degree requires students to complete two 18-credit graduate certificates in different disciplines plus a one-credit capstone in either discipline for a 37-credit master's degree. The composition of a student's capstone committee is determined by the policy and procedures of the discipline in which the capstone is taken. 

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree

Master of Science

Major Credits

37

Total Credits

37

Locations

Online

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Program Requirements

Common Core

Select and complete an 18-credit graduate certificate offered by the university.
Select and complete a second 18-credit graduate certificate offered by the university.

* Note: Graduate certificates greater than 18 credits are acceptable with approval of the graduate coordinator.

Capstone Course

Complete at least a 1-credit Capstone Course in either of the two 18-credit graduate certificates selected for the degree and offered by the discipline (e.g., Thesis, Alternate Plan Paper, Internship, Portfolio).