Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS)
The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies at Southern Utah University allows you to build a custom graduate degree tailored to your unique career goals. Instead of fitting into a single box, you will combine three specific areas of study into one powerful program. You can choose from concentrations like business, leadership, cybersecurity, and aviation. This flexible, 30-credit program is available online, making it easy to balance school with your job. By mixing skills from different fields, you gain practical knowledge that employers value. Design a plan that matches your passion and prepares you for the real world.
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
College: Humanities & Social Sciences
MIS Admission Requirements
Applications are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
For a student to gain admittance into the MIS degree, they must:
- Be successfully admitted to the Graduate School at SUU based on University standards in Policy 6.61;
- Provide transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university;
- Submit a résumé or curriculum vita (CV);
- Submit a Statement of Intent which addresses the following:
- Why have you chosen the MIS degree?
- How do you plan to use your MIS degree professionally once you graduate?
- If your GPA is below 3.0, what have done to advance your skill set?*
All students who have been accepted into the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program at SUU are expected to make adequate academic progress towards graduation. This means:
- A student with active status in the program must be continuously enrolled for a minimum of one (1) credit hour during each semester of each academic year they are in the program. This policy may be adjusted (with department chair approval) to accommodate particular circumstances;
- A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to maintain active status in the degree program. If the cumulative GPA falls below this point, the student loses their standing in the program and must reapply for admission;
- As per SUU policy, a student may retake a course to receive a better grade, but the last grade received is the grade reflected on the transcript;
- Students have a maximum of six (6) years from the date of initial enrollment to complete the degree; and
- Students are expected to meet with the program advisor during the enrollment period preceding each new semester. It is important that students meet with an advisor prior to registration for each new semester.
Learn more about SUU's graduate policies. Fill out our MIS Degree Plan Template so our advisors can best you on your academic journey.
*If your GPA is lower than a 3.0, please still apply as you could be admitted on a provisional basis. If you have any questions about being admitted provisionally and or having a lower GPA than 3.0, please contact us at mis@suu.edu.
Areas of study currently offered:
- Arts Administration
- Aviation
- Business Administration
- Contemporary Animal Services Leadership (CASL)
- Creative Writing
- Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
- Education
- General Studies
- Human Values
- Leadership Studies
- Music Technology
- National Parks & Public Lands
- Non-Profit Management
- Online Teaching
- Public Administration
- School Library
- Social Media & Public Relations
- Special Education
- Sports & Athletic Management
- TESOL
- Writing & Rhetoric
Frequently Asked Questions
Select the “Apply Now” button on the Graduate Studies homepage.
There are no deadlines. Applications are accepted up until registration is no longer available for the current semester. Submitting an application as early as possible is advised to have the best chance of getting into desired courses.
In order to be admitted to any SUU graduate program, a student must:
- Complete an application form
- Pay the $60 application fee
- Have a completed bachelor’s degree
- Submit official transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university
- Submit 3 references and contact information (no letters).
- Submit resume or curriculum vita (CV)
- Submit statement of Intent
Your Statement of Intent should include at least the following:
- Why you have chosen the MIS degree
- How do you plan to use your MIS degree professionally once you graduate?
- If your GPA is below 3.0, what have you done to advance your skill set?
There are no entrance exams associated with the MIS degree program.
- Arts Administration
- Aviation
- Business Administration
- Contemporary Animal Services Leadership (CASL)
- Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
- Education
- English: Creative Writing
- English: Writing & Rhetoric
- General Studies
- Human Values
- Music Technology
- National Parks & Public Lands
- Non-Profit Management
- Online Teaching
- Leadership Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Media & Public Relations
- Special Education
- School Library
- TESOL
Every MIS student will take a CORE learning block INDS 6000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research & Studies and either the INDS 6890 - Interdisciplinary Internship or INDS 6900 - MIS Capstone Project courses). They will also select three learning blocks: two 9-credits ones and one 6-credit one.
The MIS degree requires at least 30 credits to be completed. All courses must be passed with a B- (2.7) or better to be counted in the program, and students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate. Graduate courses cannot be repeated more than once.
Yes, Graduation applications generally need to be completed the semester before the intended graduation. The Fall graduation application deadline is October 15, the Spring graduation application deadline is December 15, and the Summer graduation application deadline is January 15.
You can only complete a School Library endorsement. The SPED and TESOL learning blocks will not result in an endorsement. Also, you must be a Utah teacher to earn the School Library endorsement.
At this point, scholarships are not available for MIS students, but there are some graduate tuition waiver monies. Find out more on our Tuition Waivers page.
If the credits are no more than 6 years old by the time of graduation from the MIS degree program, we can accept them. However, if they are older, with Provost and Dean approval, they may be accepted.
Information about Institutional Certificates are available on our Post-Bachelor Certificates Page.