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 2025-05-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Application Deadline: Two weeks before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 550 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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.
Passport

Tuition Fee

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International

12768 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12768 USD per year during 12 months.
National

12768 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12768 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7118 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Vermillion

1024 - 1781 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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