Multidisciplinary Studies Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies degree is a theme-oriented and student-designed program that allows you to focus on developing your skills in communication and analysis along with your leadership abilities through a broad education that introduces methods of analysis used in the liberal arts disciplines.
Objectives of the Multidisciplinary Studies degree are to broaden the student's understanding, interests, and skills, and to help the student become a more responsible, productive member of the family and community.
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Multidisciplinary Studies may be the right degree program for you, if...
- You'd like to customize a degree catered to your career goals
- You haven't earned an undergraduate degree
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies degree program will be able to:
- Communicate clearly and persuasively the integration of their learning of multiple disciplines in a degree program that reflects their theme
- Apply empirical or creative process specific to their fields of specialization
- Synthesize multiple disciplinary perspectives into an intellectual or professional identity
- Engage meaningfully and respectfully with others who have different perspectives or world views
Degree Information and Suggested Academic Plan
The degree program features sufficient electives to permit some customization according to the student's interests or career plans.
It consists of 36 credits, divided into two sections:
- The core (12 credits) consists of 3 credits each in the following: research methods/projects, communication skills, theory/application, and critical analysis.
- The additional courses (24 credits) consist of courses directed toward the student's theme, 15 credits of which must be at the 400 level.
To learn about degree program options, program requirements, learning outcomes, career paths, and suggested academic plan (SAP) for Multidisciplinary Studies, visit the Undergraduate Bulletin:
Guidelines for writing the LASCC proposal
The LASCC proposal, as approved by the campus LASCC program head, is the document that details a student's plan for completing the degree. Because the proposal guides course selection, students are expected to complete their proposals at the beginning of their major coursework, generally between 60 and 80 credits. If a student has not completed a proposal by the time he or she has accumulated 80 credits, a hold may be placed on the student's record, preventing him or her from registering for courses. Although students have a deadline by which proposals must be submitted and approved, students may be able to amend their proposals after initial approval has been obtained.
View our Associate in Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
