Overview

Program Details

Offered online or on campus, this advanced University of South Dakota Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies program degree is designed by you in tandem with your advisor. By choosing coursework from differing academic disciplines, you create a coherent theme to meet your individual educational and professional goals.

Students seeking admission to the program must explain in a statement of purpose how their program of study will specifically meet their personal and professional goals.

Programme Structure

Courses

Research Methods
Statistics
Ethics
Leadership
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Application Deadline: Two weeks before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Vermillion, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 415 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official Transcripts - One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application.
Official Admission Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
You will need to submit a resume with your application.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21536 USD / year

≈ 21536 USD / year
Out-of-State

21536 USD / year

≈ 21536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11200 USD / year

≈ 11200 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition per credit $484.10

Living costs

Vermillion

United States

1024 - 1781 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Program Details

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Vermillion

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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