Get more information about the Multidisciplinary Studies program at Siena Heights University.

The major in multidisciplinary studies is designed for students with several years of college experience in a variety of academic disciplines.  The major requires 15 semester hours of credit in each of four areas: arts and humanities, natural science and math, social and behavioral sciences, and applied science & professional studies.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Major

A. Arts & Humanities (15 semester hours)

• Art, Communication Arts, English, Foreign Language, History, Music, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

B. Natural Science & Mathematics (15 semester hours)

• Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Systems, Physical Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Anthropology, Physics, and One Lab Science.

C. Social & Behavioral Science (15 semester hours)

• Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Cultural Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

D. Applied Science & Professional Studies (15 semester hours)

• Accounting, Business Administration,Child Development, Community Services, Criminal Justice, Economics,Education, Finance, Health Care Management,  Management, Marketing, Human Services Administration, , Public Services Administration, Social Work, and  Technology Management

E. Total for Major (60 semester hours, 15 of which need to be taken at Siena Heights University at the 300-400 level distributed over 3 of 4 categories)

F. General Education

• Students transferring 60 or more semester hours: (20-22 semester hours)
• Students transferring less than 60 semester hours: (30-38 semester hours)

G. General Electives

• For students transferring in more than 60 semester hours: (35-38 semester hours)
• For students transferring in less than 60 semester hours: (22-25 semester hours)

H. Total for Degree (120 semester hours)

• Note: No grades below a 2.0 allowed in the major
• Note: No “Developmental Credit” as defined by courses numbered below 100 in the major

Associate of Arts Degree Major

A. Humanities (9 semester hours)

• Art, Communication Arts, English, Foreign Language, History, Music, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

B. Social Science (9 semester hours)

• Political Science, Psychology, Economics, and Sociology

C. Natural Science and Mathematics (8 semester hours)

• Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics. At least one course in this category must be a science course with a laboratory.

D. Applied Science or Professional Studies (9 semester hours)

• Accounting, Business Administration, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Finance, Hospitality Management, Management, Marketing, and Social Work

E. Total for Major (35 semester hours, 9 of which must be taken at Siena Heights University, distributed over 3 of 4 categories)

F. General Education (depends on courses selected in major) 14-16 semester hours

G. General Electives (9-11 semester hours)

H. Total for Degree (60 semester hours)

• Note: No grades below a 2.0 allowed in the major
• Note: No “Developmental Credit” as defined by courses numbered below 100 in the major

Meet the Multidisciplinary Studies faculty members.

Dunne, Thomas Aquinas

Professor of Philosophytdunne@sienaheights.edu248-799-5490

Himelhoch, Carol R.

Professor of Managementchimelho@sienaheights.edu734-996-4521

Ryder, Gail

Assistant Professor of Humanitiesgryder@sienaheights.edu248-799-5490

Sam, James

Professor of Social Sciencesjsam@sienaheights.edu800-787-7784

Winstrom, Michael R.

Associate Professor of Philosophymwinstro@sienaheights.edu248-799-5490

Learn about the learning outcomes for the Multidisciplinary Studies Program

The Multidisciplinary Studies program provides an opportunity for students to pull together several years of previous college experience in a variety of academic disciplines. Students in the Multidisciplinary Studies program will reflect the following competencies:

1. Communication: the ability to express ideas in writing, verbally and visually
2. Creativity: the ability to develop original ideas or use common solutions in unique ways
3. Analytical ability: the skill to effectively separate a complex problem into its component parts in order to identify solutions
4. Integrative thinking: the ability to detect interrelationships among component parts and assess their importance in creating solutions

These are skills employers seek and a cornerstone of the Multidisciplinary Studies program.

Learn more about how to complete your degree completely online as a cohort, or group

Siena Heights University’s NCA-Accredited Online Program is designed for students to complete their degree completely online as a cohort, or group, benefiting from the experiences of other cohort members.

Students complete 30 semester hours or 10 courses by attending classes in an online format over a period of 20 months. Each course runs one at a time, every 8 weeks. Participants log-in to the online delivery system, eCollege, via the Web. Course work, assignments, and threaded discussions can be accessed at any time and from any location where Web access is available.