I have heard of the Master of Arts degree and the Master of Science degree, but I have never heard of a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. How is it different from the other degrees?
A discipline is a body of knowledge with a specific set of rules and methods for its explanation and application. Philosophy and History, for example, are disciplines in the areas of the Humanities, an area that also contains the Arts. The Social Sciences, such as Sociology and Anthropology, are considered part of a program for the Master of Arts. Chemistry and Biology are disciplines in the area of the Sciences. Interdisciplinary Studies cross both Arts and Science areas, merging disciplines to achieve an integrative and holistic approach to issues and problems. An attached diagram shows how an interdisciplinary study of an issue differs from a disciplinary study. At the graduate level, Interdisciplinary Studies is modeled on the tradition of graduate liberal studies programs. Such programs have been around for decades and are increasing in numbers to meet the demands for advanced education. It is increasingly apparent to educators, employers, and others that many real world problems
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