Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts provides you with the critical thinking, research, and writing skills that prepare you for life as a successful and responsible citizen in an increasingly interconnected world.

Key Features

Interdisciplinary Studies majors select MCLA courses in close collaboration with an Interdisciplinary Studies faculty advisor. You take four classes taught by IDST faculty members, and complete your program with classes in different disciplines across campus.

The program offers internship opportunities and concludes with a senior seminar. As an Interdisciplinary Studies major, you can choose one of the following options:

Self-Designed Program: Lets you design your own degree. Focus on a given theme, such as a geographic region, a specific question, a historical topic, or an issue/problem in society. Alternatively, combine two or more disciplines into a multidisciplinary major, such as European Studies, Film and Theatre, or Psychology and Business Studies.

Pre-Designed Program: They offer pre-structured programs in areas such as Cultural Studies, American Studies, and International and Global Studies.

Educator Program: Pursue an initial teaching licensure at the early childhood, elementary, or middle school level by combining a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Education major and licensure program. For the early childhood and elementary school level, choose two areas of concentration such as English and Psychology, History and English, or Fine and Performing Arts and Math. For the middle school level, choose from concentrations in general science, humanities, or math/science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cross-Cultural & Social Justice Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies Major and Degree Plan

Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies

Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Common Application

Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 500 words)

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Official secondary school transcript and/or college transcripts formally evaluated course by course.

English Language Test Results.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21131 USD / year

≈ 21131 USD / year
Out-of-State

21131 USD / year

≈ 21131 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12185 USD / year

≈ 12185 USD / year

Additional Details

New York & New England: $12,701

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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