Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) is an integrative degree program designed to help students creatively combine their ideas and experiences with new, interdisciplinary learning opportunities 1) to better understand context and discover new connections; 2) to create mindful, collaborative, and productive relationships; and 3) to become reflective and adaptive learners.

MDS offers students a rare level of creative ownership and educational freedom—an opportunity to highlight passions, extract more value from past experiences and imagine new futures. MDS focuses on both breadth and emphasis-level depth and asks students to assemble an individualized degree plan that integrates their ideas, experiences, and personal and professional goals with relevant academic opportunities.

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To be considered for program admission, applicants must have a minimum of 58-semester credits with a 2.25 GPA.
To apply to the MDS program:

• Meet with a Student Success Coach to discuss your past education and experience, your personal and professional goals, and your academic interest areas.
• Submit a Personal Impact Statement.

*Students who do not meet the credits required should explore our Online Degree Pathway or contact a Student Success Coach for more information.

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The following is an example of the total program cost for a fully online student completing the 30 credits of program-specific courses required to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies. This estimate also assumes you begin the program as core-certified. Should you need additional courses to reach core-certification, additional course fees will apply.

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The MDS Degree curriculum shows the requirements for your degree. The University Foundations general education courses are required for all bachelor degrees at Boise State. These may be met through transfer coursework, or will be incorporated into your program of study.

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Make your degree as unique as you are! Choose an emphasis area of courses, certificates or other programs to add to your degree based on your interests. Your personalized degree plan gives you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.  

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The Boise State Multidisciplinary Studies program features a network of individuals who are here to make sure you are a success in the program! From Student Success Coaches who guide you through the admissions process to Advisors who help you overcome challenges as you navigate your degree plan, to Faculty who spend time examining subjects and how they apply to your life outside of school, to staff who work to remove barriers for students and ensure as smooth a journey as possible for students, we are here to help.

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In the Flex pathway, your major required courses are fully online, while the classes you select toward your degree plan could be face-to-face, evenings/weekends, online classes, or a combination of all of the above. You will work closely with your academic advisor to develop a plan that meets your goals.

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We’re here to help! From deciding if an online degree is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a Student Success Coach is the best place to start.

Contact a Student Success Coach

Once you’ve completed your program orientation, you’ll be assigned a Student Success Advisor. Academic Advising is a partnership between you and your advisor. Together you will discuss and develop a plan for your degree.

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Boise State Online MDS students can be found across the nation as noted by the blue pins on the map below. Learn more on this interactive map, or visit the Google map.