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Directed Interdisciplinary Studies Degree

At Montana State University

Location

United States

Qualification

Bachelor's Degrees

Fees

USD34286

(2026)

Duration

4 Year(s)

Next intake

12.01.2027

Course info

In the Directed Interdisciplinary Studies program at Montana State, undergraduate students are free to chart their own course by designing their own course of study with the assistance of faculty. The D.I.S. degree integrates at least three academic disciplines, identified by the student and represented by the student’s Faculty Advisory Committee. Working with their Committee and the D.I.S. director, students design and approve coursework and an independent research or creative project to address the intersection of the student’s interests. The student, with approval of the Committee, will determine whether or not the degree will be designated as a Bachelor’s of Science or a Bachelor’s of Art.

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Duration: 4 Year(s)

Fees: USD34286

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Bozeman
Summer (May), 2027	Bozeman
Summer (June), 2027	Bozeman
Fall (August), 2027	Bozeman
Spring (January), 2028	Bozeman
Summer (May), 2028	Bozeman
Summer (June), 2028	Bozeman

Entry requirements for Montana State University

A minimum of 120 semester credit hours are required for graduation.

30 credit hours per academic discipline are required for a minimum of 90 semester hours of DIS coursework, with a minimum of 15 credits in each discipline at the Upper Division level (300 or 400). Honors Upper-Level Seminars may be included in the DIS curriculum.
HONR 201US and HONR 202IH (Texts and Critics: Knowledge and Imagination) or HONR 301US (Text and Critics for transfer students or students who enter the program late in their academic careers) are required.
8 credit hours devoted to the DIS Research/Creative Project (HONR 490R) are required with at least 1 credit taken in the student’s last semester before graduation.
Upon successful completion of their thesis defense, students will be required to present their DIS Research/Creative Project in a public forum.
The Course Plan must be designed and approved by the FAC. Students will not be awarded a DIS Degree unless they have also satisfied the Montana State University Core Curriculum requirements.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Montana State University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.