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Interdisciplinary Studies [MS or MA]

This 36-credit-hour program provides a flexible and innovative graduate-level experience for students whose educational or professional goals are not met by other graduate degree programs at Eastern Michigan University. An Interdisciplinary Studies academic program is interdisciplinary and reflects knowledge cultivation in an emerging field. Students in this program will work with at least two faculty in programs of interest and confirm the commitment of at least two faculty members to serve as interdisciplinary program advisors.

Due to the unique nature of this degree, prior to admission to the Interdisciplinary Studies Program (IDS), students will contact the Graduate School to set up a meeting with two or more IPS faculty advisors and a Graduate School representative to design a program of study that meets degree requirements. The IDS program of study must be developed and approved by the Graduate School before a student’s first semester in the IDS program.

Contact Information -

Wade Tornquist, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies & Research | 200 Boone Hall, 734.487.0042, graduate_school@emich.edu

Program Admission

In order to be admitted to the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program (IDS), at minimum applicants must:

  1. Meet the minimum Graduate School admission requirements.
  2. International applicants have additional requirements. 
  3. Other criteria will be determined by IDS faculty advisors in consultation with the Graduate School.

Degree Requirements: 36 hours

To meet degree requirements, students must complete 36 credit hours as listed in the student’s IDS program of study.  The program of study consists of a structured sequence of courses that will meet specific educational goals and outcomes as determined by the IDS faculty advisors in consultation with the Graduate School.

Courses included in a program of study must come from at least three (3) subject areas.

A final culminating experience that is approved by the Graduate School is required. Examples of final culminating experience include thesis, significant special project, practicum, or internship.

The program of study may include no more than twelve hours taken prior to enrollment in the program.