About Interdisciplinary Studies at CSUSB
If your career or academic interests don’t fit neatly into a traditional graduate program, CSUSB’s Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies gives you the flexibility to chart your own path.
This self-directed degree allows you to:
- Build a custom master’s program that aligns with your unique goals
- Combine disciplines not currently offered in a single degree
- Work closely with CSUSB’s Office of Graduate Studies, its dean, and a faculty committee to develop and approve your personalized curriculum
Ideal for motivated, independent students, this program is best suited for those with a clear vision, strong academic foundation, and the drive to explore new interdisciplinary connections.
Whether you're preparing for a niche career, seeking advanced knowledge across multiple fields, or planning for future doctoral study, this degree empowers you to pursue what matters most to you.
Careers in Interdisciplinary Studies
The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) provides a powerful bridge to careers that require broad knowledge, flexibility, and the ability to work across fields.
Because the program allows students to combine coursework from different disciplines—such as business, humanities, social sciences, public health, technology, and the arts—graduates are well prepared for positions that value innovation, collaboration, and multi-dimensional thinking.
The MIS degree supports professional advancement in fields where complex challenges demand interdisciplinary solutions.
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