Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
INDS 500	Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies	1
INDS 600	Interdisciplinary Research	3
RSCH 501	Interdisciplinary Research Methods	3
Total Hours		7

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Research Primary Area of Study
Choose 18 credit hours 1,2		18
Total Hours		18

¹

A minimum of one course within the Area of Study must be a research methodology course of the chosen field.

²

Select Research Primary Area of Study from the approved MA in Interdisciplinary Research Area of Study Guide

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Research Secondary Area of Study II
Choose 12 credit hours 1,2		12
Total Hours		12

¹

A minimum of one course within the Area of Study must be a research methodology course of the chosen field.

²

Select Research Secondary Area of Study from the approved MA in Interdisciplinary Research Area of Study Guide

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Thesis Courses
Research Methodology Elective 1		3
INDR 689	Thesis Research	3
INDR 690	Thesis Defense	3
Total Hours		9

¹

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

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