Dual Admission - Cross-Disciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) Cross-Disciplinary Studies



The M.A. in Cross- Disciplinary Studies (MACS) is multidisciplinary, experiential, and allows students to self-design their graduate studies.  The program is designed to meet the needs of students who are seeking a broader learning forum and who appreciate the unique self-design of cross-disciplinary studies.

MACS provides intellectual advancement and the opportunity to expand and enrich educational horizons in keeping with the liberal studies traditions.  The program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and variety of perspectives for observing, analyzing, and addressing contemporary social issues.  Student focus on systemic approaches and variety of methodologies when studying human challenges. MACS utilizes experiential learning to provide students with hands-on training where theory and practice are nitrated. MACS also strives to provide true interdisciplinary learning where curriculum is purposefully designed with the input of experts from different disciplines.

Dual admission majors are available for qualified freshmen and transfer students interested in these growing fields.  Student must complete the baccalaureate degree and all prerequisite coursework before entering the Cross- Disciplinary Studies program.

OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts Cross-Disciplinary Studies

Years to Complete

4+18 months

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Freshman: ACT/SAT/GPA

21/1000/3.0

Transfer: College GPA

3.0

Student Type

Day or Evening

Preadmission interview

No

Deadlines

Fall: February 1st
Winter: November 1st

College Requirements to Enter Graduate Program

Undergraduate Major

Any Major

Cumulative GPA

3.0

Major GPA

3.0

Credits

50 credits at NSU, including the required prerequisite coursework

Interview

May be required

Degree Required

Yes

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