You'll have flexibility in this program.
Take classes from at least two graduate programs to complete your degree.
You'll have flexibility in this program.
Take classes from at least two graduate programs to complete your degree.
Gerald Masterson, Program Director
Carrrington Hall, Room 306
Phone: 417-836-5005
infomsas@missouristate.edu
MSIS.MissouriState.edu/
Missouri State University offers an innovative interdisciplinary program at the master's level for students who find that traditional master's degrees or formally-designed options do not meet their unique, creative, and professional needs or for those seeking growth and advancement within their vocations. The MSIS program allows students, in consultation with graduate faculty, to utilize coursework from at least two graduate certificate programs to produce a well-designed and intensive program of study. MSIS students are expected to demonstrate research and writing proficiency appropriate to their career path and program emphasis.
Admission to the program is based on the following:
This is an option for MSU undergraduate students who are juniors and have accumulated at least 60 credit hours with an overall GPA of 3.20 or higher. If admitted, up to 12 hours of 600-level or 700-level courses by count for Mixed Credit. Please reach out to the Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies office to discuss the application process.
Before enrolling in a course that will apply to both the undergraduate program and the master's program an undergraduate student must:
After being admitted to any graduate certificate program, a student may apply for admission to the MSIS. Students will select at least one additional graduate certificate for completion of MSIS coursework. Students must be admitted to each graduate certificate selected.
Course type | Description | Credit hours |
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Research methods | Variety of courses available | 3 hrs |
Research/Captstone experience | Thesis, Non-Thesis Project, or Internship | 3-6 hrs |
Interdiscplinary Coursework | Coursework from 2 or more Graduate Certificates | 24-27 hrs |