The Bachelor's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies (MTD) at Stony Brook University empowers you to design a unique academic path by integrating knowledge from two or three distinct fields of study. This undergraduate program is ideal for students with diverse interests who seek to bridge traditional academic boundaries, whether preparing for health professions by combining biology with psychology, or exploring the arts and sciences through interdisciplinary lenses. You will develop a personalized curriculum that reflects your specific intellectual curiosities and future career aspirations, fostering critical thinking and a broad understanding across chosen disciplines.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, requiring at least 30 credits in upper-division courses across your chosen concentrations. You will engage with coursework that satisfies the upper-division writing requirement, potentially culminating in an honors thesis for eligible students, which allows for in-depth research and synthesis of your studies. By strategically combining diverse subjects, you will graduate from Stony Brook University prepared for a wide array of graduate programs or professional careers in fields such as business, education, government, or specialized industries.