Overview

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of Northern Iowa provides students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and scholarship across multiple fields, and to gain practical experience through internships and practicums. Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including education, government, nonprofit organizations, and private industry.

Integrate two or more disciplines into scholarship and practice

Choose between 2 or 3 areas of concentration, meeting your professional and academic goals to create a unique, individualized plan of study suited to your needs. Whether you want to develop skills for a specific professional opportunity or further your graduate studies, this degree will propel you towards your future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Research Methods
Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies
Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option
Courses selected in consultation with faculty from two or more disciplines, based on student's proposed plan of study.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation
Proposed plan of study
Interview with faculty

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

23647 USD / year

≈ 23647 USD / year
Out-of-State

22238 USD / year

≈ 22238 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10536 USD / year

≈ 10536 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 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

Integrate two or more disciplines into scholarship and practice

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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