
Interdisciplinary Studies
Careers in Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies program provides a flexible, customized education that equips students with versatile skills, preparing them for a wide range of careers and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing job market.- All Occupations
- Researcher
- Event Manager
- Writer
- Administrator
- Information Officer
Potential Salary
Median Salary $65,470
Interdisciplinary Studies Degrees at MSU
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to design their own undergraduate degree by selecting three academic areas of concentration based on their skills and interests.
Open Studies, Bachelor of Science
Open Studies is a flexible, customizable, and multidisciplinary area of study allowing students to choose classes from across the curriculum that align with their interests, needs, and goals. This program is intended for students who have a high volume of credits and uninterested in or unable to complete a traditional major in a reasonable amount of time.
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to design their own undergraduate degree by selecting three academic areas of concentration based on their skills and interests.
Open Studies, Bachelor of Science
Open Studies is a flexible, customizable, and multidisciplinary area of study allowing students to choose classes from across the curriculum that align with their interests, needs, and goals. This program is intended for students who have a high volume of credits and uninterested in or unable to complete a traditional major in a reasonable amount of time.
Related Programs

Humanities
The Humanities Program examines common issues, ideas, and themes that run throughout different cultures and throughout human history. Students will study the roles of human expression in shaping how individuals and cultures understand their connections to each other and to the world.

Liberal Arts and Sciences
This Associate of Arts (AA) degree is intended for those students who wish to pursue a two-year balanced program of liberal education.

Applied Leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Leadership is a self-designed, 100% online program. It helps you build skills to lead people, work in virtual teams, communicate effectively, and develop critical thinking and innovation. The program includes core leadership courses plus electives that you choose to fit your personal and career goals.

Social Studies
The Social Studies program encompasses a broad range of social science disciplines, including anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender and women's studies, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. The teaching track prepares students to become licensed grade 5-12 social studies teachers.
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Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is an inclusive community of diverse learners seeking to examine, engage with and transform the social world while nurturing creativity and innovation. Our programs build a foundation of knowledge that adapts to a constantly changing society.
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