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Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies - Focus

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Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (B.M.S.) Focus

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Program Overview

Maybe you’ve discovered what drives you—and you’re ready to go deeper. The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) with concentration - BMS Focus - offers structured concentrations in high-demand fields that help you specialize in a field aligned with your career goals—deepening your knowledge and practical skills for the next step in your career or life. You’ll follow a clear, guided path that builds knowledge and confidence.

The BMS Focus track offers the best of both worlds: a flexible degree structure and a targeted academic focus. Choose from more than 30 concentration areas to align your education with your professional goals or passions. Whether you're looking to advance in your current career, change directions, or prepare for graduate school, this pathway gives you the clarity of specialization with the freedom of a multidisciplinary degree.

Multidisciplinary thinking is especially valuable in today’s interconnected world. Real-world problems don’t fall neatly into one category, and neither should your education. By focusing your studies while integrating diverse academic perspectives, you'll gain the ability to analyze, adapt, and lead across boundaries—qualities highly sought after by today’s employers.

  • Career-focused choice – Choose from 30+ concentrations in high-demand fields
  • Flexible by design – Learn 100% online, on-campus, or hybrid, full-time or part-time
  • Guided support – Work one-on-one with academic advisors who help shape your degree
  • Tailored to adults – Designed for working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners
  • Transfer-friendly – Bring in up to 90 credits from previous institutions or prior learning
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Courses & Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

  • Apply theory and research from your concentration to real-world settings
  • Integrate diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges
  • Communicate effectively in professional and community contexts
  • Think critically, ethically, and strategically about your chosen field(s)
  • Reflect on your growth and articulate your academic and professional goals

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Focus Courses

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Multidisciplinary Studies Major Requirements (51 credits):
  • Foundational Seminars:
    • MLTI 3000 – Foundations Seminar (3 credits)
    • MLTI 4000 – Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
  • Blocks 1 & 2 (Concentration Area) (30 credits)
  • Block 3 (15 credits)
  • General Education: 34 credits
  • Electives: 35 credits

BMS Focus Concentration Options

Applied Aging Studies

Fully Online or Hybrid

Aviation Studies

Fully Online or Hybrid

Behavioral Health

In-Person or Hybrid

Biology

In-Person

Communication Studies

In-Person

Computer Science

In-Person or Hybrid

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Fully Online or Hybrid

Cross-Sector Leadership

Fully Online or Hybrid

Cybersecurity

Fully Online or Hybrid

Emergency Management

Fully Online or Hybrid

English

In-Person

Environmental Science

In-Person

Fine Arts

In-Person or Hybrid

General Administration

Fully Online or Hybrid

General Science

In-Person

Geography

In-Person

Healthcare Administration

Fully Online or Hybrid

History

In-Person or Hybrid

Industrial Distribution & Logistics

Fully Online or Hybrid

Information Technology

Fully Online or Hybrid

Library Science

Fully Online

Management Information Systems

Fully Online or Hybrid

Media Communication

In-Person

Nonprofit Adminstration

Fully Online or Hybrid

Organizational Development

In-Person

Philosophy

In-Person

Political Science

Fully Online or Hybrid

Psychology

Fully Online or Hybrid

Sociology

Fully Online or Hybrid

Career Outlook

Graduates with a BMS and a concentration are positioned for specialized careers or graduate school. Your concentration provides focused expertise while your multidisciplinary foundation helps you think critically, solve problems, and lead across contexts.

Explore outcomes aligned with your chosen concentration—from cybersecurity and gerontology to nonprofit leadership and emergency management—by visiting our BMS Concentration page.

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