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Regents briefed on proposed Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; action scheduled for next meeting
Summary
The Board heard a committee briefing on creating a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, modeled on WSU’s long‑running interdisciplinary Ph.D. program; the item will appear as an action item for the Board to consider at the next open meeting.
Regents received an informational briefing on March 6 about a proposal to create a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies that would mirror the university’s existing interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Regent Marty Dickinson introduced the item and noted the doctoral program’s 40‑year history. Faculty Regent McDonald described student success in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program and said a master’s option would allow students to combine fields (for example, education and economics) in tailored programs that better match workforce and student interests.
Committee members described the proposal as a way to expand flexible graduate pathways and recommended placing the item on the Board’s action agenda at the next open meeting. No formal action was taken on March 6; the item was described as an action item for the following full board meeting.
