Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Plan

The below Online 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.

Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Requirements

University Foundations Courses

These University Foundations courses may be met through transfer coursework, or they may be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State. They are required in order to earn your bachelor’s degree.

MDS 305 Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies
Explore academic and career goal-setting, the connection of theory to practice, academic culture, academic integrity, the vital nature of an academic support community, and the qualities of a reflective and adaptive learner.

MDS 315 Integrative Learning
Explore the theory and practice of integrative learning and the skills and strategies necessary to develop an integrative mindset, to integrate personal histories and experiences with new ideas, and to become a reflective and adaptive learner. COREQ: BAS 305 or MDS 305

MDS 375 Perspective Taking
Examine an issue from multiple perspectives and learn to broadly and accurately grasp other viewpoints, to identify the differences between them, to discover the common ground they share, and to evaluate their soundness. COREQ: MDS 315

MDS 385 Asking Questions and Framing Problems
Question a practical problem holistically to identify its conditions and costs, to discover new connections and relationships, and ultimately, to recognize, understand, and clearly articulate its breadth and complexity. COREQ: MDS 315

MDS 492 Proposal for Capstone Project
Design and plan a personally and professionally relevant capstone project. COREQ: MDS 375 and MDS 385

MDS 495 Capstone Project
Finalize and present an approved capstone project and write a culminating self-evaluation. COREQ: MDS 492

The sample schedule below is a general guide of the courses you will take and when they can be completed if you are starting the program with 90 or more credits and have met Boise State’s University Foundation general education requirements. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Full-Time Sample Schedule – 30 Credits

12 Months

Part-Time Sample Schedule – 30 Credits

20 Months

The sample schedule below is a general guide of the courses you will take and when they can be completed if you are starting the program with 60 or more credits. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Full-Time Sample Schedule – 60 Credits

20 Months

Part-Time Sample Schedule – 60 Credits

24 Months