M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
An interdisciplinary degree with two possible emphases.
About this program
The Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies provides graduate students the opportunity to complete a tailored program of study that integrates knowledge and scholarship from two or more disciplines traditionally associated with a Master of Science. Students seeking graduate study in emerging interdisciplinary fields or cross-disciplinary specialties for which the University of Mississippi does not yet offer a defined degree select two or more concentrations to integrate as they develop mastery.
Thesis and non-thesis option
The thesis option prepares students to conduct research/scholarship needed for research careers and doctoral study. Thesis students conduct original research, completed in entirety during enrollment in the Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies degree, which integrates their two or more selected disciplines. Graduate faculty representing each of the selected disciplines comprises the examination committee for the thesis.
The non-thesis option equips students to apply cross-disciplinary knowledge. Students complete a capstone experience in which they gain applied experience integrating two or more disciplines. Students design a capstone experience, with guidance from a committee of faculty representing each of the selected disciplines, to integrate their unique cross-disciplinary expertise in a non-research setting to address a particular theme or goal directly related to real-world problems/needs.
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Program Information
Program Type
Master's Program
Area of Study
General Studies
School
Duration
2 years
Degree
Program Location
Emphases
Gender Studies;
Community Based Research
Required Credit Hours
36
Choose your path
The emphasis in gender studies in the Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies provides graduate students the opportunity to complete a tailored program of study that integrates knowledge and scholarship from gender studies and one or more additional discipline(s) traditionally associated with a Master of Science.
Students may select a thesis or nonthesis track. The thesis track requires completion of a thesis that reflects original research conducted during their enrollment in the Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies. The nonthesis track requires a capstone project that applies the cross-disciplinary knowledge.
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Meet our graduate program coordinator for the general emphasis.
Robert John Doerksen
Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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