Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary Research
Acquire Crucial Research-Oriented Capabilities Through an Online Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Research
Perhaps your envisioned career involves a breadth of knowledge and skills that cannot be encompassed within a single discipline. This is where Liberty’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Interdisciplinary Research proves invaluable. This program is adaptable, letting you shape your degree around 2 areas of study, rather than just 1. With a master’s degree in interdisciplinary research, you can be equipped for teaching at the collegiate level, embarking on doctoral-level studies, or pursuing a variety of uniquely tailored careers.
No matter your professional goals, this degree can provide you with the means to apply fresh skills and knowledge across numerous innovative and distinct fields. Liberty’s program melds the precise areas of study you require into a flexible curriculum, thus optimizing your prospects. If your work revolves around the healthcare sector, military, or government, you may find this degree particularly advantageous, as it offers the chance to synergize your unique skills and areas of study. By obtaining your interdisciplinary research degree, you can further your career ambitions with a creative and comprehensive degree program.
What Will You Study in Your Interdisciplinary Research Master’s Degree?
Through the interdisciplinary research program, you can choose from many areas of study to fit your needs:
- American Legal Studies
- Apologetics
- Church History
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- Ethnomusicology
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Government
- History
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Military and National Security
- New Testament
- Nutrition
- Old Testament
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Strategic Communications
- Theology
Our goal is to help you apply your unique background and education to create a degree that suits you best. Besides your 2 areas of study, you can gain knowledge in methods of research. Your studies will culminate in a thesis that will tie your 2 fields together. This interdisciplinary research master’s degree can help prepare you for study at the doctoral level or teaching at the collegiate level.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Research with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You will be able to select 2 areas of study for a customized learning experience directly correlated with your research-focused career and academic goals.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential Career Opportunities for M.A. in Interdisciplinary Research Graduates
There are many possibilities depending on your areas of study, but here are a few general areas that you might pursue:
- Department of Defense worker
- Entrepreneur
- Government official
- Researcher
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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