348 University Administration Building
701 S. Nedderman Drive
Box 19185
Arlington, TX 76019 USA
Phone: 817-272-5164
Prospective Students
Degree Requirements
- 30 Credit Hours
- No Thesis
- Coursework in two areas
- At least one graduate certificate
Area 1
- Graduate Certificate
- 9-15 hours
- At least 12 hours from this field
Area 2
- At least 9 credit hours in a different field
- Second Graduate Certificate an option
Application Process
Students are admitted to the Master's of Multidisciplinary Studies (MMS) program based upon the basic requirements for graduate admission in the university catalog and the admission requirements established for the required certificate they intend to complete. Applicants must also submit a personal statement identifying the certificate program they want to use for their required certificate, and the discipline they are interested in for their additional coursework. The personal statement should also describe how the intended studies will contribute to their professional and personal goals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the program’s graduate advisor while working on this statement.
The following are minimal requirements for Unconditional Admission into the Master of Multidisciplinary Studies program.
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the Office of Admissions.
- An applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies. Applicants are expected to submit a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS or achieve a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79. Further, when the TOEFL iBT is taken, sectional scores of at least 22 on the writing section, 21 on the speaking section, 20 on the reading section, and 16 on the listening section are preferred.
- A personal statement identifying the graduate certificate program they want to use for their required certificate, and the discipline they are interested in for their additional coursework. Graduate certificate programs are listed here. The personal statement should also describe how the intended studies will contribute to their professional and personal goals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the program’s graduate advisor while working on this statement.