Program Overview
The Directed Interdisciplinary Studies (D.I.S.) program at Montana State University allows undergraduates to design their own academic journeys by integrating at least three disciplines. Students work with a Faculty Advisory Committee to create a personalized course of study and complete an independent research or creative project. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, as determined by the student and their committee.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Directed Interdisciplinary Studies (D.I.S.) program at Montana State University enables undergraduate students to craft their own academic journeys by designing personalized courses of study. This program seamlessly integrates at least three academic disciplines, meticulously selected by the student and overseen by a dedicated Faculty Advisory Committee. Under the expert guidance of their Committee and the D.I.S. director, students meticulously design and meticulously approve coursework, culminating in an independent research or creative project that astutely addresses the intersection of their academic interests. With the Committee's esteemed approval, students determine whether their degree will be designated as a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts.
