Summary
The College for Creative Studies’ 2026–2027 catalog page outlines the M.A. in Interdisciplinary Design and Media, requiring a total of 30–31 credits and structured across the first year in two semesters. In the first semester, students take Graduate Communication (DGR 601, 1 credit), Interdisciplinary Studio I (GID 601, 3 credits), Multimedia Communication (GID 609, 3 credits), Graduate Seminar (DGR 613, 3 credits), Design Thinking (DGR 635, 3 credits), and a Graduate Course Offering (3 credits). In the second semester, the curriculum includes Interdisciplinary Studio II (GID 602, 3 credits), Intermedia (GID 612, 3 credits), a Final Project (DGR 650, 3 credits), plus an Elective (3 credits) and a Graduate Course Option (3 credits). The page also specifies that course selections for the Graduate Course Option and approval for electives must be confirmed by the Graduate Department Chair, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and DGR 601 is contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 30-31
First Year
First Semester = 15-16 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGR 601 * | Graduate Communication | 1 | |
| GID 601 | Interdisciplinary Studio I | 3 | |
| GID 609 | Multimedia Communication | 3 | |
| DGR 613 | Graduate Seminar | 3 | |
| DGR 635 | Design Thinking | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Offering | 3 |
Second Semester = 15 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GID 602 | Interdisciplinary Studio II | 3 | |
| GID 612 | Intermedia | 3 | |
| DGR 650 | Final Project | 3 | |
| — — | Elective | 3 | |
| — — | Graduate Course Option | 3 |
Additional Information
Graduate Course Option
Students will work with their Graduate Department Chair to determine course selections for this requirement and develop a plan of work for their program. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair.
Elective
Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.
GPA Requirement
Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Footnotes
* Contingent upon the English Proficiency Exam.