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Multidisciplinary Studies, BMDS

The Multidisciplinary Studies Program is comprised of three related minors. The program doesn't limit you to courses in a particular area, but rather stresses the importance of breadth of knowledge and cross-disciplinary communication.

The program emphasizes flexibility and combines specialized knowledge from individual disciplines with a unique ability to approach problems from divergent perspectives.

You'll learn to apply your minors to real-world problems through a community-based internship and to apply multidisciplinary techniques in communicating the strengths of your self-chosen course of study.

In the Multidisciplinary Studies Program, you can take advantage of the vast resources available in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, but you're not limited to any one of the University’s colleges when making decisions as to which minors to pursue. This allows you to take advantage of the excellence of ÃØÉ«´«Ã½â€™s faculty across the entire spectrum of academic offerings.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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Tailor your education to your interests by completing three related minors.

In the MDS Program, you'll choose three minor areas and demonstrate how those fields of study work together to further your educational and career goals.

MDS faculty and advisers will guide you in designing the right program to suit your individual interests and goals.

You may add a fourth minor to complement your three core minors, but you may not earn a minor in your own major field of study.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Honors College. Two programs are offered: for first- and second-year students and for third- and fourth-year students.

The ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

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  • 500+ scholarships awarded annually by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
  • offers funding for activities that complement, extend and enhance your academic experience.
Scholarships

Over 92% of ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2022-2023).

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Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Where Graduates are Working

The flexibility of the MDS degree prepares you for success in today's complex and rapidly changing workforce.

Our alumni are flourishing in business, education, entrepreneurship, health professions and the public sector.

They're also earning advanced degrees in social work, business administration and law.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ÃØÉ«´«Ã½'s Multidisciplinary Studies major, first-time freshmen must meet ÃØÉ«´«Ã½'s . Interested in transferring? Review the .

Tuition and Aid

How much does Multidisciplinary Studies at ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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Ways to Save

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Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Multidisciplinary Studies major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to ÃØÉ«´«Ã½.

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