Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

A degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is offered as a Master of Arts and a Master of Science to meet the unique needs and interests of students that cannot be met in a reasonable manner by one of the regularly offered graduate degree programs at SF State. Students pursuing an Interdisciplinary Studies program must develop a 30-36 unit plan of study that draws on courses from multiple disciplines with the intent to integrate the concepts, perspectives, and methodologies of those disciplines into a focused, central theme which may lead to new ways of looking at a subject, issues or problem. Usually, courses must be selected from three departments bridging at least two colleges within the University. Complete the 30-36 unit degree in no more than five years from the date of enrollment.

The applicant should present evidence of a 3.25 or better grade point average in the baccalaureate degree or in the last 60 semester units taken, and a pattern of undergraduate coursework that will provide the foundation for the advanced degree work in the approved Interdisciplinary Studies major.

TOEFL score of at least 80 (or 550 PBT), IELTS score of at least 7.0 or PTE score of at least 65 is required.