Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.)
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| INDS 500 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| INDS 600 | Interdisciplinary Research 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
- 1
INDS 600 must be completed within the final 9 credit hours of the degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Area of Study | ||
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Primary Area of Study 1 | 3 | |
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Primary Area of Study 1 | 3 | |
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Primary Area of Study 1 | 3 | |
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Primary Area of Study 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Select Primary Area of Study from approved Area of Study Guide
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Area of Study | ||
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Secondary Area of Study 1, 2 | 3 | |
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Secondary Area of Study 1, 2 | 3 | |
| 500-600 Level Elective in the Secondary Area of Study 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Select Secondary Area of Study from approved Area of Study Guide
- 2
Secondary Area of Study must be different from Primary Area of Study and cannot be within the same discipline as Primary Area of Study
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Electives | ||
| Choose 6 credit hours 1 | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- 1
Must be selected from approved Graduate Electives on the Area of Study Guide
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 31 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 Residential & Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| INDS 500 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies 1 | 1 |
| Primary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Secondary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Primary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Primary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Secondary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| INDS 600 | Interdisciplinary Research 3 | 3 |
| Primary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Secondary Area Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
- 1
INDS 500 must be completed within the first semester of enrollment
- 2
Must be selected from the approved Graduate Electives on the Area of Study Guide
- 3
INDS 600 must be completed within the final 9 credit hours of the degree