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What are your thoughts on interdiscplinary studies for a master degree? The graduate courses involve behavior science, communication, management, computer science,math, etc.
Worth going and getting it or 100% useless in most areas of work.
Where is this degree going to lead you? Don't do it unless it's going to help you get a job. It sounds like a mishmash degree that doesn't really teach you anything concrete.
One of the major state universities where I am offers a Master's in interdisciplinary studies, and I have been intrigued. Sounds great -- or this one does. You choose a course of study from (3) areas, and with an advisor, map-out the courses, and decide upon a project to complete, which I surmise must take the place of a thesis?
For a 'forever' student wannabe like me, with lots and lots of interests, I thought this was a wonderful opportunity to study a number of areas, and work on something potentially 'cool.'
If I were approaching the study as more work-related, I would do some careful research/consideration into the three courses of study, and would not only do a project of particular interest to me, but something 'marketable' in the workplace, if I could. I think such interdisciplinary studies offer a great number of possibilities for continuing education.
In the program I am talking about you choose 2 areas of study and focus on a research project.
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Originally Posted by RDSLOTS
One of the major state universities where I am offers a Master's in interdisciplinary studies, and I have been intrigued. Sounds great -- or this one does. You choose a course of study from (3) areas, and with an advisor, map-out the courses, and decide upon a project to complete, which I surmise must take the place of a thesis?
For a 'forever' student wannabe like me, with lots and lots of interests, I thought this was a wonderful opportunity to study a number of areas, and work on something potentially 'cool.'
If I were approaching the study as more work-related, I would do some careful research/consideration into the three courses of study, and would not only do a project of particular interest to me, but something 'marketable' in the workplace, if I could. I think such interdisciplinary studies offer a great number of possibilities for continuing education.
I do think that it depends upon your career goals. If potential employers are not familiar with the program, they might view it as a "subpar" degree or think that you just could not make up your mind regarding what you wanted to study. You wouldn't want to look "wishy-washy." But if the program is well-established and employers in your region are familiar with it, I would consider it. You just need to be able to clearly explain why this type of degree was necessary for you in order to achieve your particular goals. In other words, be able to verbally explain to others why it was a good thing to do.
ArtsyGuy, if you have looked into the program, and have a career in mind, you are probably in a good starting position to judge which two disciplines might go hand-in-hand. For me, for example, with a BA in English and an interest in writing/communications, I might choose -- depending upon what I saw myself doing in the future -- psychology, history, political sciences, and compile research towards writing a book as my project.
I think there's great potential here, but like others have suggested, be mindful of what you hope to accomplish with your studies, and I would choose two areas that support/complement your undergraduate degree (in addition to being of interest to you), and could be of use in the workplace. I always see education as an investment in one's future, whether it's for personal, or monetary, gain.
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