INSTITUTE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

 

Checklist for ITDS Masters of Arts &

Masters of Sciences Application

Before filing the attached application, please read guidelines for the Masters of Arts and Sciences in Interdisciplinary Studies and make an appointment with the ITDS coordinator for procedural advising.

 

Your application must include the following:

 

1. The cover page with your name and address, the title of your program, and the signature of the ITDS Coordinator (page 1 of Application)

 

2. Academic information including two references (page 2)

 

3. The list of courses, both core and supplementary, to be taken in your program (page 3)

 

4. The proposed title of your final project (page 3)

 

5. The names and signatures of the faculty advisors for your program (pages 4-5)

 

6.The statement of the Chairperson of your Committee (page 4)

 

7. Your signature (page 5)

 

8.The names and signatures of the Graduate Coordinators and Department Chair appropriate to your program (pages 6 and 7)

 

The following are also required:

1. A written essay that provides the rationale for your program (See Written Essay, beginning p. 11 of the Guidelines)

 

2. Appropriate forms for Special Studies (495/595) and Internships. These must be submitted with a description of the study or work to be done and the signatures of the instructor, the Chair of your Advisory Committee, and the ITDS Coordinator.

 

3. Transcripts for all colleges and universities attended. It is your responsibility to make the transcripts available, including transcripts of SSU course work.

 

4. Two letters of recommendation

 

5. Evidence of ability to conduct independent research, such as a sample paper, a project report, or a portfolio. This will be returned to you after the review process is completed.

 

6. A tentative bibliography for your final project