Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies is a 36-semester-hour consortium program, involving Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The program of studies leads to the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.I.S.) degree.

The program requires completion of courses in at least three departments: 15-21 semester hours in one, 9-15 in the second, and 3-12 in the third. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be taken at Virginia State University, a minimum of nine semester hours may be completed at either or both schools. The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is administered directly by the graduate division of the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach.