Multi. Disciplinary Studies (MDST)

MDST 1010:   Intro to Multi-Disciplinary St  
General Studies  
This online course introduces students to the Multi-Disciplinary Studies (M.D.S.) degree at the University of Mississippi. Students will learn what it means to pursue a multidisciplinary education, how to select and organize their three minors, and how to connect their plan of study to personal, academic, and career goals. Emphasis will be placed on reflection, degree planning, and developing confidence in articulating the value of the M.D.S. degree.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
MDST 2010:   Intro. to Engaged Learning  
General Studies  
The Introduction to Engaged Learning course will develop skills in three key areas: •\tEngaged Learning Awareness •\tCareer Exploration, and •\tEngaged Learning Agency The course is designed to strengthen students' engaged learning awareness – an understanding of the programs, experiences, and courses offered at the University of Mississippi. It is designed to cultivate students' professional exploration – the ability to envision and articulate experiences that support and supplement individual academic and professional pathways. The course is also designed to develop students' engaged learning agency – an understanding of and a willingness to participate in experiences that influence and transform their academic, personal, and professional development.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
MDST 4996A:   Multi-Disc. Studies Capstone  
General Studies  
The Multi-Disciplinary Studies Capstone provides senior multi-disciplinary studies students with a culminating educational experience. In this course, students will reflect on their undergraduate experience, take stock of what their educational journey has taught them, and look ahead to what comes next. The course is designed to help students successfully leverage the knowledge and experience gained through their multidisciplinary major toward achieving their personal goals. The semester is built around a final portfolio project in which students will explore their own educational pathways, share and reflect on signature work from their three minors, and demonstrate preparedness for their next steps.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
Min grade of C in MDST 1010.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar