跨界学习
The 跨学科研究，MALS, degree is an interdisciplinary graduate program that offers the opportunity to study across the boundaries of academic disciplines. 牢固地扎根于 the values of liberal education and lifelong learning, the program allows students to design an individualized program of study that enables them to develop complex, nuanced understanding of human society and culture.
Is the 在线 跨学科研究，MALS program right for you?
The Interdisciplinary Studies program at 差 serves both traditional graduate students as well as post-traditional students who already have existing full-time careers or who are seeking advanced study for personal enrichment. MALS学生是多样化的: they have come from East 田纳西州 and the bordering counties in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as from locations across the U.S., Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
This degree program is for those who are curious. Anyone whose interests require study in multiple disciplines; has a desire to enhance their ability to help create a more just, tolerant, and equitable society; seeks advanced knowledge of the history, structure, and potential of their own local and regional communities within a global context; is interested in archival preservation and cataloging of community, church, or other organizational records and artifacts would benefit 从所有这些学位所提供的.
专注学习
跨学科研究，MALS students and alumni have served in organizations like the Bristol Crisis Center, the American Red Cross, Build It Up East 田纳西州, Jonesborough Locally Grown, Good Samaritan Ministries, and the 差 Women’s Resource Center, as well as internationally with the United Nations Development Programme and Innovations 扶贫行动. MALS alumni have gone on to doctoral study in fields as diverse as musicology, social work, public policy, educational leadership, and international 事务.
跨学科研究，MALS students attend classes both full- and part-time. Core courses are offered both online and on-ground 在 evenings, and many elective courses are taught either 在 evenings or online as well.
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文科专业
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is an interdisciplinary program that offers students from a variety of backgrounds an alternative graduate education. 牢固地扎根于 the values of interdisciplinary learning, this Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows students to design an individualized program of study 在 Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and related fields. 跨学科研究，MALS students complete a common core and then select graduate elective courses from disciplinary departments. 跨学科研究，MALS students choose either a thesis or a special project to complete their programs of study.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found 在 差毕业生目录.
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档案研究专业
The concentration in archival studies with在 Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a cross-disciplinary program of study consistent with recommendations of the Society of American Archivists.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found 在 差毕业生目录.
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Gender and Diversity Studies Concentration
The concentration in gender and diversity studies with在 Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a cross-disciplinary program of study with added exposure 到下列领域之一:
- 妇女和性别问题
- 多样性和种族
- Philosophy, Ethics, and Social Justice
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found 在 差毕业生目录.
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Regional and Community Studies Concentration
The concentration in gender and diversity studies with在 Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a cross-disciplinary program of study with exposure to programming in regionalism and regional understanding.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found 在 差毕业生目录.
Ranked top 15 program by intelligent.com The Interdisciplinary Studies program can prepare you to:
Put your knowledge and insight to work in your community through civic activities.
Do professional or volunteer work in social service agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and outreach services.
Enhance your position with your current employer.
Continue to advanced graduate study in doctoral and professional programs.
申请步骤
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步骤1 - Create your 差 Application Account
步骤1 Create your 差 Application Account 选择“注册”选项
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步骤2 - 登录to the 差 Application Portal
步骤2 登录to the 差 Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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步骤3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
步骤3 Choose "研究生," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Master's," Term，然后选择 跨学科研究，MALS and complete the remainder of the form.
十大博彩公司
Credits to complete this program: 31-49 credit hours depending on specialization
| TN居民 | eRate (外州, 100% online) | 外州 |
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| 每学时613美元 | 每学时765美元 | $1454 每学时 |
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常见问题
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What accreditations apply to this program?
The 跨学科研究，MALS program is a member of the Association of 研究生 Liberal Studies Programs, and its Archival Studies curriculum is aligned with Society of American Archivists best practices.
十大博彩公司 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education 专科和博士学位. 十大博彩公司 also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 十大博彩公司 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's 网站(www.sacscoc.org).
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Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? 是什么? 先决条件?
跨学科研究，MALS students come from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, primarily 在 arts, humanities, and social sciences. 任何学科背景 是可以接受的. Part of what is considered when students apply is whether they have the building blocks in place to study 在ir chosen areas. 例如, those who want to pursue the Gender and Diversity Studies concentration should have some background in that area of study even if it's not a formal major or minor.
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这个项目需要GRE成绩吗?
No. The 跨学科研究，MALS program has never required a standardized 入境检查.
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Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?
在线 跨学科研究，MALS courses are taught in both asynchronous and synchronous formats, and sometimes in a hybrid mode (both synch- and asynchronously 在 same semester; for example, a course might meet for 40% of the time synchronously across the semester, and the rest of the course is taught asynchronously). 纪律 elective courses will vary by department.
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Are there any on-campus requirements?
The 跨学科研究，MALS program typically holds on-campus welcome sessions at the beginning of each semester that students may choose to attend. 其他活动 during the academic year are also optional. Advising sessions are held via Zoom or 电话.
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Does this program require a thesis or project?
Students 在 跨学科研究，MALS program complete either a traditional 毕业论文或最终项目.
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Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have 家庭责任?
是的! The 跨学科研究，MALS program offers maximum flexibility and may be completed 100% online, or in a hybrid format if students choose to take some courses 网上的和一些地面的. MALS core classes are taught either asynchronously or synchronously once a week during the evenings, or in hybrid format with some synchronous class meetings 其余为异步内容. There are also many online elective courses available, so the 跨学科研究，MALS program is ideal for those with familial or professional obligations.
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完成的时间是多少?
Students attending full-time may complete the program in four semesters, or two years. Students have six years to complete the program from their date of first enrollment.
Completion timelines for part-time students vary depending on their preferences and number of courses taken each academic term. Students must complete the program within the six-year matriculation limit (starting from their date of first enrollment).
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有奖学金吗??
The 跨学科研究，MALS program offers two graduate assistantship positions, which cover tuition and most fees plus a stipend of $3,700 per semester in exchange for 20 hours per week of work in a campus office. The program also offers one Tuition Scholarship, which covers tuition and most fees in exchange for eight hours of work 每周在学校办公室工作. To be eligible to apply, a student must be enrolled full-time. In some cases, online students may qualify to apply for these positions.
Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for 研究生 School website for information regarding 差 graduate scholarships and other financial resources.