Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program (ISP) is the university's most flexible interdisciplinary program leading to MA and MS degrees. The program is designed for students with specific, well-articulated goals that cannot be reached through established departmental programs. Although flexibility is allowed in program design, the program must be composed of existing graduate courses from two or three approved master's degree programs.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Integration of Disciplinary Knowledge: Develop the ability to synthesize knowledge and methods from multiple disciplines to create new knowledge and research questions and address complex problems. Critical Thinking: Enhance critical thinking skills necessary for comprehending, analyzing and evaluating information, theories, and methodologies across different disciplines. Communication: Improve oral and written communication skills to effectively consider and convey complex ideas to diverse audiences in a clear and coherent manner. Research Methods: Acquire proficiency in interdisciplinary research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation, in order to conduct rigorous interdisciplinary research projects. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster skills to dialogue and work collaboratively with individuals from different disciplines and communities. Creative Problem-Solving: Cultivate innovative and creative thinking skills to generate novel, interdisciplinary solutions to complex problems.
Self-Reflection and Intellectual Growth: Encourage self-reflection and personal growth as an interdisciplinary scholar, and cultural being living within multiple social contexts, recognizing strengths and areas for improvement, and engaging in continuous intellectual development.

TOEFL Score:- Minimum Score: 88 (IBT)
IELTS Score- Minimum Score: 7.0 overall band score.
Test Scores must be less than 2 years old at the time of application.
Transcripts
All applicants, including students previously admitted to the UO, will need to upload unofficial transcripts from any and all college or universities ever attended, both graduate and undergraduate, as part of the online application process.
Letters of Recommendation
At least three letters of recommendation are required at the time of application.