Overview
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides an opportunity for students who wish to pursue special interests or educational goals that are not met by existing graduate programs.
For this student, the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies offers the opportunity to create a unique master’s degree program that is not otherwise available among the current graduate programs at California State University, Bakersfield.
Learning outcomes
This individualized master’s degree program requires a minimum of 30 semester units, although some individual programs of study may require additional units. The individualized graduate Plan of Study is expected to be academically challenging involving two or more disciplines that relate to an identified coherent theme.
The Plan of Study should lead the student beyond cursory knowledge of disciplines to a substantive inquiry that connects and synthesizes various perspectives, theories, and/or skills.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Educational Anthropology
- Internship in Gerontology
- Managerial Economics
- Masters Thesis in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Masters Project in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Individual Study
- Continuous Enrollment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Ethnic Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Philosophy & Ethics View 362 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university: official transcripts from all college/university work
- Transcripts from a college/university outside of the U.S. will require a course-by course analysis
- Affidavit of financial support
- Insurance agreement form
- A copy of the student’s passport
- A statement of purpose
- Current professional resume
- 3 letters of recommendation from former professors
Tuition Fee
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International
13684 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13684 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
13684 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13684 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8932 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8932 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Long Beach
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.