Frequently Asked Questions

A Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies (BSMDS) is a flexible and customizable undergraduate degree that allows you to design a program of study tailored to your unique interests, strengths, and career goals. Instead of focusing on just one major, you choose two to three areas of concentration from different academic disciplines and combine them into one cohesive degree.

This degree is ideal for:

• Students with varied interests who want to explore multiple fields
• Transfer students bringing in credits from different areas
• Students seeking career flexibility or planning for graduate school
• Those who want to change majors without starting over

Our BSMDS degree provides career-ready skills, personalized advising and options such as an internship, enabling you to graduate with both a broad education and focused, real-world experience. It’s a smart choice for students who want an education as unique as their ambitions.

To help you tailor your degree to your interests, career goals and strengths, you can speak with our program director Kenyatta Dawson and academic advisor Vicki Jennings. They can help you choose from a variety of BSMDS concentrations.

Yes! Our MDS offers flexible, 100% online options for students who balance their studies with other commitments, such as work or family. This makes it an excellent choice for students seeking a flexible, accessible learning experience.

Once accepted at TWU, Student Records will review your transcript and notify you of which courses can be transferred. After declaring BSMDS as your major, you can work with Vicki Jennings, our academic advisor, to create a degree plan.

Our degree helps you build a strong set of skills that employers value, based on the NACE Career Readiness Competencies. You'll develop clear communication skills through writing, presenting and strengthening your ability to think critically and solve problems across different fields of study. The program encourages leadership, professionalism and teamwork through real-world experiences through our internship elective and capstone course. You'll also grow in career planning, goal setting and self-awareness as you prepare for your future. The BSMDS degree gives you the tools to succeed in today’s diverse and fast-changing workforce.

Yes, employers recognize multidisciplinary degrees. Our BSMDS degree demonstrates that you are flexible, motivated and able to bring together diverse skills to solve problems and collaborate with others. Because you study multiple subjects, you’re prepared for many career paths in areas like business, healthcare, education, nonprofits and more. Employers value the real-world experience you gain and the career skills you build in the capstone course. As long as you can explain how your degree connects to your goals, employers will see the value in it.

Graduates of the BSMDS program have a wide range of opportunities for graduate school. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, nonprofit leadership or museum curation, our BSMDS degree provides a strong academic foundation. In fact, it’s the #1 pipeline to TWU’s MBA program, making it an excellent choice if you're planning to pursue a graduate business degree. Many BSMDS students also go on to earn master’s degrees in fields such as counseling, health studies, library science and public administration. With its customizable structure and career-focused courses, the BSMDS degree prepares you to take the next step with confidence, no matter which path you choose.

You may be a great fit for the Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies (BSMDS) program if you have multiple interests and want the flexibility to combine them with a personalized degree. This program is ideal if you're looking for flexibility, want to maximize transfer credits or need a degree that aligns with your career goals and real-life experience. It's also a strong option if you're changing majors, returning to school as an adult learner or planning for graduate school or career advancement. If you value choice, creativity and a degree that adapts to you, the BSMDS could be the perfect path.

Our BSMDS degree empowers you to pursue a diverse array of career opportunities by enabling you to merge subjects that ignite your passion. This adaptable program cultivates essential employability and marketable skills, such as communication, problem-solving and leadership, that employers highly seek after. The hands-on experience you'll gain from the capstone course is invaluable, presenting you as a well-rounded candidate in the job market. When you articulate how your degree aligns with your career ambitions, employers will recognize its significant value.