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Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Studies
At SUNY Empire, you don’t have to choose just one path.
With our interdisciplinary studies degree online, you’ll create a personalized degree that blends subjects you're passionate about, from environmental studies and social science to art, history, or cultural studies.
These personalized learning programs help you build meaningful connections between disciplines while developing strong skills in writing, research, critical thinking, and communication. Whether you want to teach, advocate, create, or lead, this flexible program gives you the freedom to design a degree that’s as unique as your goals.
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Program Overview
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies
Earn your interdisciplinary studies degree online and build critical thinking, research, and communication skills while designing a program that reflects your unique interests and career goals. This flexible degree empowers you to connect ideas across fields and prepare for meaningful work in a variety of industries.
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Build Knowledge Across Fields. Shape Your Future.
What you'll learn
- Connect ideas across multiple disciplines
- Communicate clearly in writing and speech
- Analyze information with a critical lens
- Apply ethical and global perspectives
Level Up Your Career With a Customized Degree
An online interdisciplinary studies degree prepares you for careers across industries, or graduate study in your chosen field. Possible paths include:
- Educator or Curriculum Developer
- Social Services or Nonprofit Professional
- Communications or Media Specialist
- Advocate or Community Organizer
- Writer, Editor, or Creative Professional
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Take the First Step Toward Your Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an interdisciplinary studies degree as flexible and rewarding as possible. Our dedicated advisors will help you design
a personalized program, connect your interests across multiple fields, and build the
skills you need to move closer to a career in education, communications, advocacy, or beyond.
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Check for Prior Learning Credits
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
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Apply for an Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 8
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
Meet (Some of) Your Professors
Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise across a variety of disciplines. They’re here to help you think critically, communicate clearly, and connect ideas across subjects, so you can understand complex issues and succeed in a career that reflects your unique goals and interests.
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