Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies

Create a Graduate Path That Matches Your Goals

The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies at Indiana University Southeast offers flexible, cross-disciplinary coursework for students who want to deepen their knowledge without committing to a traditional single-subject graduate degree. This certificate is ideal for educators, professionals, or aspiring graduate students looking to blend subject areas and develop a broader academic perspective.

Tailor Your Curriculum Across Disciplines

As a student in this certificate program, you’ll work with faculty advisors to choose courses that reflect your academic and professional interests. Whether you want to integrate areas like communication and history, science and education, or political science and sociology, this program allows you to create a personalized experience that reflects your goals. You’ll build transferable skills in research, analysis, writing, and critical thinking through your interdisciplinary coursework.

Flexible Format for Working Adults

With evening and online course options, this certificate is designed to accommodate your professional schedule. You’ll have the freedom to balance your academic progress with work and personal responsibilities, while learning from IU Southeast faculty who support your individual path.

Application and tuition information

Online application

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Tuition information

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Certificate Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
In-person

Certificate requirements

Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific certificate requirements.

Career information

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), undergraduate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.

When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.

Many of IU Southeast’s certificate programs are stackable – meaning that you can use the credit hours earned for your certificate toward an associate or bachelor degree program.

Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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