Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students interested in an integrative experience who wish to complete a master?s program through courses traditionally associated with Master of Arts degrees. The program allows students the flexibility to develop an individually tailored plan of study and the choice of thesis or nonthesis program. The Interdisciplinary Studies MA program offers students the opportunity to design their own degree by selecting two concentration areas from any department at UCF. While the College of Graduate Studies offers over 200 graduate degree programs, some students may have unique interests or require tailored training for a desired career. The Interdisciplinary Master?s program allows students the flexibility to define their educational experience by choosing the content and way in which they complete the degree. The program can be completed either full-time or part-time and participating departments offer a variety of course schedules including day and night courses. For the Interdisciplinary Master?s students can choose either a Master of Arts for disciplines generally associated with an MA (e.g. Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences). Additionally, students in either program can elect a thesis or non-thesis option depending on their future goals. For students who may pursue a research-oriented career or desire to continue on to a PhD program the thesis option offers the opportunity to hone and showcase the skills necessary for those routes. Conversely, if a student is looking for a more applied experience and completing the degree for personal interest or a non-research career, the non-thesis option could be ideal. Students who choose the non-thesis option complete either a capstone project or comprehensive exam that addresses both concentrations in their degree. The Nonthesis Track offers a variety of concentrations and certificate affiliations and culminates in a comprehensive examination or a project that prepares students for careers that require great breadth of knowledge. The Thesis Track allows great flexibility in the selection of two concentrations of study and culminates in a research thesis, which provides excellent preparation for a future doctoral degree or a research-oriented career.