Slide MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES - Bachelor of Arts The multidisciplinary studies degree program provides students the opportunity to explore two disciplines in one degree program. This program is ideal for students who have a large number of transfer credits or credit for prior learning. We all know the benefits and importance of earning a college degree, but many struggle in deciding what kind of degree to pursue. For some people, it takes completing courses in several subjects to determine what they like and what they don’t. Others look for a broad degree program that can be applied to a variety of careers. For these types of students who don’t necessarily have a clear pathway, a multidisciplinary studies degree is a great option. In a multidisciplinary studies degree program, students can fully customize their course load to get exposure to multiple subjects and fields. The multidisciplinary studies major is typically reserved for undergraduate students, while graduate students generally enroll in interdisciplinary studies programs, which connect two or more disciplines.

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STUDIES Bachelor of Arts

MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After successfully completing your degree in multidisciplinary studies, you will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate, incorporate and synthesize knowledge from at least two disciplines
  • Demonstrate a theoretical and conceptual foundation in two disciplines included in the liberal arts degree
  • Demonstrate acquired skills in research, writing and presentation across two disciplines
  • Distinguish the differences in principles and methods between two disciplines
  • Use critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems

CONCENTRATION IN HOMELAND SECURITY OUTCOMES

  • Effectively communicate, incorporate and synthesize knowledge from at least two disciplines
  • Demonstrate a theoretical and conceptual foundation in two disciplines included in the liberal arts degree
  • Demonstrate acquired skills in research, writing and presentation across two disciplines
  • Distinguish the differences in principles and methods between two disciplines; use critical thinking skills to effectively solve problems

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Communication – Formulating and expressing thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal communication skills in person, in writing and in a digital world.
  • Distributed Collaboration – Working effectively across distributed locations and asynchronously to achieve a common goal through relationship-building, shared responsibility, empathy and respect.
  • Professional and Social Responsibilities – Engaging in social responsibility through seeking justice, valuing diversity, respecting the environment; demonstrating professionalism through integrity, mutual accountability and ethical behavior. This includes considering the social and global impact of individual and organizational decisions and an awareness of and adherence to regulations, professional standards and industry best practices.
  • Critical thinking/problem solving – Using analytical reasoning when gathering and evaluating relevant information to effectively formulate possible solutions for an issue, problem or a variety of issues. This includes the ability to recognize potential consequences of a decision.
  • Career Management – Identifying knowledge, skills, abilities and personal strengths and experiences necessary to pursue career goals. Recognizing areas for professional growth, how to navigate and explore job options and to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
  • Data Aptitude – Developing information literacy and the capacity to manage data with subsequent finding, structuring, evaluating and interpreting in order to provide meaningful analysis to accomplish a specific purpose.

Slide An Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies can prepare you for a number of professional opportunities in private business or in the public sector.