Overview

This Interdisciplinary Studies major at Framingham State University covers a wide range of subject areas, including humanities, history, philosophy, science, and more. Through a variety of courses, you’ll hone the skills to be a critical and creative thinker, researcher, and communicator in almost any field.

Key Features

As a multidisciplinary major, you’ll complete fundamental courses and then build on them with classes of your choosing, which will allow you to tailor the degree to your personal interests. This flexible program allows you to explore multiple interests while developing a skill set relevant to a variety of careers.

Many of the students complete internships, with recent placements including Urbanity Dance, WGBH, and Kennedy Law Office in Boston.

Learning Outcomes

Write substantive, source-based, thesis-driven papers, using lucid prose, which demonstrate critical and creative thinking based on relevant evidence and analytical reasoning

Appropriately and effectively employ the research methods, terminology, and citation style of their field of research

Locate bibliographic resources including electronic databases and/or other emerging technologies as appropriate to the respective interdisciplinary program

Analyze the significance of the evidence as appropriate to the audience and purpose

Career Opportunities

Interdisciplinary Studies majors will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of exciting fields, including:

Politician

Has political power in the government or seeking an elected office in government.

Human Resources Manager

Recruitment and staffing, benefits, leave administration, and updating company policies.

Librarian

Work in institutions to help patrons research and find information for leisure and professional use.

Physician’s Assistant

Diagnose, treat, and care for patients, often supervised by MDs. Advanced degree needed.

Zookeeper

Care for the animals that live in zoos through providing food, water and basic veterinary care.

Legislative Analyst

Conduct research and analysis on legislative policies and trends.

Programme Structure

Courses in this program include:

Research Methods

Seminar in Liberal Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Framingham, United States

Disciplines

General Studies View 577 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Application Fee – $50.

Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam Scores.

Official Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s).

If education was in a language other than English, tests of English proficiency may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Framingham

United States

1322 - 2737 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Framingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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