Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences), BMDS
The program emphasizes flexibility and combines specialized knowledge from individual disciplines with a unique ability to approach problems from divergent perspectives.
You’ll learn to apply your minors to real-world problems through a community-based internship and to apply multidisciplinary techniques in communicating the strengths of your self-chosen course of study.
In the Multidisciplinary Studies Program, you can take advantage of the vast resources available in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, but you’re not limited to any one of the University’s colleges when making decisions as to which minors to pursue. This allows you to take advantage of the excellence of WVU’s faculty across the entire spectrum of academic offerings.
Your Degree Plan
In the MDS Program, you’ll choose 3 minor areas and demonstrate how those fields of study work together to further your educational and career goals.
MDS faculty and advisers will guide you in designing the right program to suit your individual interests and goals.
You may add a fourth minor to complement your 3 core minors, but you may not earn a minor in your own major field of study.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Earn academic credit through Eberly internship courses.
- 500+ scholarships awarded annually by the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
- Academic Enrichment Program offers funding for activities that complement, extend, and enhance your academic experience.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Where our graduates work
The flexibility of the MDS degree prepares you for success in today’s complex and rapidly changing workforce.
Our alumni are flourishing in business, education, entrepreneurship, health professions, and the public sector.
They’re also earning advanced degrees in social work, business administration, and law.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Multidisciplinary Studies major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Tuition and Aid
How much does Multidisciplinary Studies at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Multidisciplinary Studies (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences), BMDS is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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