We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom. The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely.
Edward O. Wilson
Washington State University’s Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS) is designed for high-achieving students who wish to integrate knowledge from two or more disciplines to address complex professional challenges faced by industries and institutions.
The MSIS enables students to become critical and creative thinkers about topics of their interest, developing skills outside traditional disciplinary boundaries. Many organizations now realize that their best employees are ones with skills from interdisciplinary studies programs as they are equipped with multidimensional problem-solving aptitude, analytical reasoning, and critical thinking.
Providing educational breadth, interdisciplinary studies foster an ability to continuously learn and connect knowledge patterns that are especially attractive in today’s workplace. MSIS students work with faculty from at least two disciplines to design a customized 30-credit program that addresses real-world challenges requiring interdisciplinary approaches.
Students who earn MSIS degrees are prepared for diverse careers in industry, government, academia, and the non-profit sector.
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Graduate School
Washington State University
French Ad 324
Pullman, WA 99164-1030
Phone: 509-335-6424
MSIS Academic Coordinator:
Tiffany Boswell, 509-335-7619 iidp.graduate.school@wsu.edu