Multidisciplinary Studies, B.MdS.
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
The online Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree, offered through WVU's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, provides the flexibility to tailor a degree that aligns with your unique goals. Rather than concentrating on a single area, you can combine three minors to create a personalized educational path.
Cost:
$477 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
40 Courses / 120 Credits
Duration:
Dependent on transfer credit and enrollment type
Dates:
Next Start: May 19 Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Learning Format:
Online Asynchronous
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (B.MdS.) is designed to empower you to create a personalized educational journey. By selecting three minors, you can tailor your studies to fit your career aspirations, guided by dedicated advising and faculty mentoring. This program encourages you to think broadly, develop your unique strengths, and collaborate effectively, preparing you to tackle the complexities of the modern world.
Write Your Own Story
- Customizable Curriculum: Design your degree by choosing three minors that align with your ambitions.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Gain the ability to synthesize knowledge from different fields.
- Career Readiness: Develop a versatile skill set that is highly valued by employers.
- Transfer-Friendly: Transfer credits from WVU-partnered Community and Technical Colleges.
Curriculum
The B.MdS. degree comprises a core set of courses and three related minors. This structure emphasizes flexibility and problem-solving, allowing you to use specialized knowledge from individual disciplines to tackle real-world challenges.
General Education Foundations
- F1: Composition and Rhetoric, 3-6 credit hours
- ENGL 101 & ENGL 102: Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric, and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research
- or ENGL 103: Accelerated Academic Writing
- F2A/F2B: Science & Technology, 4-6 credit hours
- F3: Math & Quantitative Reasoning, 3-4 credit hours
- F4: Society & Connections, 3 credit hours
- F5: Human Inquiry & the Past, 3 credit hours
- F6: The Arts & Creativity, 3 credit hours
- F7: Global Studies & Diversity, 3 credit hours
- F8: Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree), 9 credit hours
Total hours: 31-37
Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students
should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF
course offerings available at their campus.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (B.MdS.) must complete the
WVU General Education Foundations requirements, programmatic requirements, and
electives to total a minimum of 120 hours.
- Capstone Requirement: The university requires the successful completion of a Capstone course. Students in the MDS program must complete MDS 489 with a grade of C- or better during their final year.
- Writing and Communication Skills Requirement: Multidisciplinary Studies students fulfill the requirement by completing ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 (or ENGL 103), and two additional SpeakWrite Certified Courses™: MDS 101 and MDS 489.
- Calculation of the GPA in the Major: A minimum GPA of a 2.0 is required in all courses applied to major requirements, with a minimum grade of a C- in MDS 101, MDS 279, and MDS 489. Students must meet individual requirements associated with their chosen minors. If a course is repeated, all attempts will be included in the calculation of the GPA, unless the course is eligible for a D/F repeat.
Curriculum Requirements
- University Requirements, 63 credit hours
- Multidisciplinary Studies Major Requirements, 57 credit hours
Total hours: 120
University Requirements
- General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 31-37 credit hours
- Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 36 credit hours
- MDS 191: First-Year Seminar, 1 credit hours
- General Electives, 26 credit hours
Total hours: 63
Multidisciplinary Studies Major Requirements
- Core Requirements (Total: 9 Credit Hours)
- MDS 199: Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies, 3 credit hours
- MDS 279: Multidisciplinary Theories and Methods, 3 credit hours
- Any Upper-Division MDS Course*, 3 credit hours
- Concentration (Total: 45 Credit Hours)
- Minor One, 15 credit hours
- Minor Two, 15 credit hours
- Minor Three, 15 credit hours
- Capstone Requirement (Total: 3 Credit Hours)
- MDS 489: Capstone, 3 credit hours
Total hours: 57
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Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
- Incoming freshmen are admitted directly into the major.
- Transfers from another major at WVU must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Transfers from another institution must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Admissions Process and How to Apply
Students can apply throughout the year, but the recommended deadlines are:
- Fall Term: Mid-July
- Spring Term: Mid-November
- Summer Term: Mid-April
Request official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU), or
high school transcripts if fewer than 24 college credits be sent to:
- WVU Office of Admissions P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
or email: WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
- File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the June deadline to determine eligibility for funding and scholarships.
- Inquire with your employer about potential financial support for continuing your education.
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Careers and Employment
As a multidisciplinary graduate, you can find employment in a wide variety of fields, including education, healthcare, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. Additionally, you may find opportunities in emerging fields that require an interdisciplinary approach, such as sustainable development, data science, and social innovation.
Career Paths
- Data Science and Analytics
- Graduate School
- Public Health
- Communications or Journalism
- Public Policy or Advocacy
- Entrepreneur
- Project Manager
- Social Services
- Law School
- Business Administration