Overview

About the program

Missouri State University offers an innovative interdisciplinary program at the Masters level for students who find that traditional master's degrees or formally-designed options do not meet their unique, creative, and professional needs or for those seeking growth and advancement within their vocations.

The Interdisciplinary Studies program allows students, in consultation with graduate faculty in the selected areas, to combine the curricula of at least two programs, to produce a well-designed and intensive program of study. MSIS students are expected to demonstrate research and writing proficiency appropriate to their career path and program emphasis.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Research methods - Variety of courses available
Research/Capstone experience - Thesis, Non-Thesis Project, or Internship Credit
Interdisciplinary course work - You'll have flexibility in this program. Take classes from at least two graduate programs to complete your degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 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

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Studies View 159 other Masters in General Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the program is based on the following:

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University or equivalent education from a foreign university;
A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of course work, or 3.00 on 9 hours of graduate hours;
Admission to at least one graduate certificate program.

Before being admitted into the MSIS program, students will also submit a statement of purpose explaining the student's reason for wanting a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

In the statement, students must identify their chosen areas of study; state the reasons for choosing the selected areas of study; and explain why traditional masters programs are not in the best interest of that student.

Tuition Fee

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International

24948 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 756 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

24948 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 756 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

12507 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 379 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Springfield

725 - 1020 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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