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Overview
You will work closely with a faculty advisor in order to design a rigorous course of study that achieves your own personal and professional objectives.
Current or non-traditional students may also be able to integrate prior coursework into their plans of study.
Graduates may pursue widely-ranging careers in management, non-profit work, entrepreneurial roles, or a variety of additional options, including graduate school.
This Interdisciplinary Studies program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Have unique career goals
- Want to transcend the traditional approaches and parameters of existing disciplines
- Seek a broad-based, yet specialized, education
- Are goal-oriented and creative
- Are independent-minded and self-motivated
Career Opportunities
- Entrepreneur/Manager
- Small Business Owner
- Executive/Administrator
- Professional Writer
- Graduate Student
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Modern Foreign Language
- Natural Sciences
- Transition to Careers
- Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Integration
- Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- International students are eligible to participate in our fully online programs but must do so outside the U.S. due to visa regulations. In addition, students should apply at least 6 months before the application deadline for our fully online programs.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 61
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 44
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended, Online
Disciplines
Education Biology General Studies & Classics View 506 other Masters in General Studies & Classics in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.6
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 61
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 44
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application Note: New and transferring international (F-1 visa) undergraduate students should be at least 17 years of age by the time they begin their studies at SDSU.
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
New undergraduate students should have the equivalent of a 2.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the US
Transfer students who have completed 30 or more credits at another US college or university should have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Academic Records
- English Language Proficiency
- All new undergraduate students (not transfer students) are required to provide proof of their English language proficiency. Scores must be submitted within two years of taking the test. Students from certain countries and based on their educational background may not have to submit scores.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
351 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 351 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
National
351 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 351 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
351 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 351 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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