California State University, Bakersfield

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Academic Programs Office: 661-654-3420

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Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies


The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides an opportunity for students who wish to pursue special interests or career goals that are not met by existing programs. For this student, this offers the opportunity to create a unique master’s degree program that is not otherwise available among the current graduate programs at CSUB.

Characteristics of the Program

  • M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is suitable only for students who are self-motivated and independent.
  • It can be structured to suit specific professional/career needs and can be tailored to meet idiosyncratic academic objectives.

When to Apply


Fall admission: July 1

Winter admission: November 1

Spring admission: February 1

Admission Requirements

  • A completed university application form through CSUMentor
  • Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four year college or university.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (A=4.00) in the last 90 quarter units (60 semester units).
  • Establish a three-member Program Committee comprised of faculty representing programs included in the proposed interdisciplinary program.
  • The Program Committee Chair, who serves as primary advisor, must be from a department within the university that offers a graduate degree.
  • Develop a Plan of Study and have it approved by the graduate coordinator(s) of each participating graduate program, the Chair(s) of each participating undergraduate department, the Dean(s) of the school(s) in which the programs are located, and the AVP for Academic Programs.
  • Satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
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