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participate in this event. Currently the RIs are held in February and late
September/October. Please visit
for current information.
Students may enroll full or part time, taking six to nine credit hours per term. Students
who enroll in nine credits per term may complete the program in four terms. Part-time
students can complete the program in 2 years. Students register for three terms a year.
Student Advising
In the MACS program it is essential for a student to seek advice regarding course selection
and their degree plan. They are expected to keep in periodic contact with the Department
Chair and Program Manager. Students are encouraged to work with the NSU Office of
Career Development for career planning. Students are also encouraged to seek the advice
of faculty in the departments in which they are taking courses.
Master’s Thesis Option
Students who wish to complete a 6-credit Master’s Thesis may do so by completing 3
additional credits. If the thesis is not completed after 6 credits, continued registration at
one credit per term will be required until the Thesis is complete.
Students must request
permission from the DMS Chair before enrolling for the Master’s Thesis and generally must
have a GPA of at least 3.5. For more information about the Thesis option, please consult
with the department.
Degree Plans
A sample degree plan for a residential student who begins their studies in the Fall term
and enrolls in 3 courses per term can be found on the website at
Degree plans will be modified
based on a student’s enrollment date and pace of study.
Degree Plan: 33-36 credits hours
Fall (September)
Winter (January)
Summer (April)
Year 1
MACS 5310: Introduction to
Systems Theories
MACS 5400 Interdisciplinary Writer
Concentration Elective
MACS 5200: Research Design
MACS 5020: Theories &
Philosophies of Conflict and
Peace
Concentration Elective
MACS 6130 Practicum I
Concentration Elective
Concentration Elective
Year 2
MACS 6160: Practicum II
Concentration Elective
Master’s Thesis (if applicable)
Portfolio
Master’s Thesis (if applicable)
Graduation and
Celebration
Practicum
To complete the M.A. in Cross-disciplinary Studies, students must complete a total of 130
hours of practicum. Students are responsible for documenting practicum hours, and must
have these hours verified and signed by an on-site supervisor. The practicum experience is
designed to provide students with an experiential opportunity to utilize theory and
methodology within a diversity of professional settings. Students will have the opportunity
to apply theoretical concepts within a practical framework.
