Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to combine two academic disciplines to create a graduate program specific to their career goals and interests. This unique degree program can be personalized for students’ whose career needs are not satisfied by traditional degree plans. Upon acceptance to the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, the student will choose courses from multiple disciplines (i.e. Business Administration, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Leadership, Ministry, and Biblical Studies) and design an individual plan of study with guidance from his or her Faculty Mentor and Academic Advisor. A customized combination of courses allows each student to acquire specialized knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines and ensures graduates will be uniquely prepared to make a positive impact within their communities and churches at both the individual and organizational levels.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, the graduate will be able to:

1. Analyze common interdisciplinary research models and merits of application in various settings
2. Utilize perspectives and theoretical constructs from multiple disciplines to critically analyze and make decisions concerning contemporary issues and problems;
3. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/selected disciplines.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies may be completed in 4 semesters. A student may take courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

In order to graduate with the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, a student must satisfy the following requirements

1. Complete a total of 30 graduate semester hours of the required coursework;
2. At least 18 of the graduate semester hours must be from Amridge University;
3. Complete all required coursework for the degree;
4. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0; Students who expect to pursue further graduate study beyond this degree should maintain a 3.0 GPA; and Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application.  The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate.  Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met.  Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.