Interdisciplinary Research (M.A.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| INDS 500 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| INDS 600 | Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| RSCH 501 | Interdisciplinary Research Methods | 3 |
| Research Primary Area of Study | ||
| Choose 18 Credit Hours 1 | 18 | |
| Research Secondary Area of Study II | ||
| Choose 12 Credit Hours 2 | 12 | |
| Thesis Courses | ||
| Research Elective 3 | 3 | |
| INDR 689 | Thesis Research | 3 |
| INDR 690 | Thesis Defense | 3 |
| Total Hours | 46 | |
- 1
Select Research Primary Area of Study from the approved MA in Interdisciplinary Research Area of Study Guide.
- 2
Select Research Secondary Area of Study from the approved MA in Interdisciplinary Research Area of Study Guide.
- 3
Choose one of the following courses: RSCH 605, RSCH 610, or RSCH 615.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 46 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.5 GPA
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| INDS 500 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| Primary Area of Study Research Methodology Course | 3 | |
| Secondary Area of Study Research Methodology Course | 3 | |
| RSCH 501 | Interdisciplinary Research Methods | 3 |
| Primary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Primary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Primary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Secondary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Secondary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| INDS 600 | Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| Research Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Primary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Primary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| INDR 689 | Thesis Research | 3 |
| Secondary Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| INDR 690 | Thesis Defense | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 46 | |