College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies
Interdisciplinary Programs
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS
Eight new interdisciplinary bachelor's degrees are offered through the College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies.
Eight Bachelor's degree programs are offered.
New Bachelor's Programs
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Technology Services
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Societal Equity, and Urbanism
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Global Perspectives and Practices
Minimum Admission Criteria
Students must transfer a minimum of 60 credits of completed coursework to be accepted to the Morgan Completes You programs. Also, applicants must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.25 for courses transferred.
The general structure of the Undergraduate Academic Degree Programs follows the student credit hour model shown in the table below.
90 credits | Maximum transferable | ||
18 credits | CICS 490 | Professional Field Experience | Variable (1-18) |
12 credits | CICS 495 | Capstone | (12) |
120 credits | Total |
To apply for admission to CICS at the undergraduate level, complete our undergraduate admission form.
For more information, email: mcy@morgan.edu.
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Five new interdisciplinary master's degrees are offered through the College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies.
Five Master's degree programs are offered.
- M.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences
- M.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences
- M.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences
- M.S. in Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication
- M.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration
Minimum Admission Criteria
Students must have successfully completed a bachelor's level degree and transfer a minimum of 15 credits of completed graduate level coursework to be accepted to the proposed master’s programs. Also, applicants must have a minimum combined GPA of 3.0 for graduate courses transferred.
Curriculum Structure for M.S. Academic Degree Programs
12 credits | Elective Course Work | Graduate-level courses | Transfer up to 12 credits |
12 credits | CICS 680 | Professional Field Experience | Transfer up to 18 credits based on prior work or research experience |
6 credits | CICS 690 | Integrated Capstone | Required for all. |
30 credits | Total |
For more information, email: mcy@morgan.edu.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Five new interdisciplinary doctoral degrees are offered through the College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies.
Five doctoral degree programs are offered.
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration
Completion of the Ph.D. program requires a student to have an MS degree and complete an additional 36 credit hours beyond the MS degree.
Minimum Admission Criteria
Students with an MS Degree must transfer or earn a minimum of 18 credits of previous coursework and experience to be accepted to the proposed doctoral programs. Also, applicants must have a minimum combined GPA of 3.0 for graduate courses transferred.
The general structure of the Doctoral Academic Degree Programs follows the student credit hour model shown in the table below. Thirty-six (36) credit hours, total, are required for completion of the doctoral degree programs for all students who hold MS degrees.
12 credits | Elective Course Work | Graduate-level courses | Transfer up to 12 credits |
12 credits | CICS 890 | The Scholarly Practitioner: Professional Field Experience | Transfer up to 6 credits |
9 credits | CICS 801 & 802 | Graduate Research Seminars | Required for all. |
3 credits | CICS 998 | Dissertation Defense (co-requisite CICP 904) |
Required for all. |
36 credits | Total |
For more information, email: mcy@morgan.edu.