INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PROGRAM OVERVIEW A bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) is an individualized major program that allows students with a specific field of study interest that is not covered by any available MACU major the opportunity to design their degree program. The student’s assigned IDS academic advisor discusses and oversees this process, and all plans are reviewed through the Office of the Registrar.
UNIVERSITY CORE (46 hrs.) Specific courses within the University Core are listed in the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu.
ELECTIVES (43 hrs.) For a list of recommended electives, please refer to the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu.
COSTS AND FEES Online/Evening Accelerated: Courses in the Interdisciplinary Studies program cost $455/credit hour for lower division classes and $499/credit hour for upper division classes. On Campus/Traditional: Tuition per semester (12-17 credit hours) costs $10,500 for 2026-27.
MAJOR CORE (33 hrs.) Areas of Study require a minimum of 9 hours in upper level courses. This may be taken in one Area of Study or split between various Areas of Study for a minimum of 18 hours in upper-level courses. Additionally, course MGMT 4203 Managing Teams is required as a capstone course.
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY Accounting Biology* Business Administration Christian Ministries Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Analytics Digital Marketing English*
Healthcare Management Management and Ethics Mathematics Media Production and Communication Ministry Leadership Psychology Sports Management and Ethics
*These areas of study are only offered in a 16-week, on-campus modality.
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 122 Interested in learning more? Contact us today! Phone: 888-888-2341 Email: enroll@macu.edu WWW.MACU.EDU