Please note: At this time, the MIIS program is on hold and not accepting new applications.
To learn more about other graduate programs offered by SOU, please visit the Graduate Degree section of our Academic Programs web page.
Southern Oregon University offers a graduate program leading to the Master in Interdisciplinary Studies. Prospective students identify a major program of study and then select minor areas from other programs. Students develop a program of study that demonstrates focus and direction appropriate to advanced academic work. Students complete a thesis or non thesis option and an oral defense.
All students must apply both to Southern Oregon University for Graduate Admissions and the Master in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program. Applications may be accepted on a rolling basis, and students have the option to start our program any quarter. Requirements are noted below.
1. Complete SOU's general Application for Graduate Admission, which includes the below items. This may be completed online at https://sou.edu/admissions/apply/how-to-apply/.
- General application form
- $60.00 application fee
- Official Transcripts
- TOEFL, ELPT or IELTS (for non-native speakers of English)
2. Official copies of all transcripts must be sent to SOU Admissions. Electronic transcript orders may be sent to admissions@sou.edu, and paper orders to: SOU Admissions,1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 90 quarter units or 60 semester hours is required for graduate admission.
- Applicants who previously attended SOU do not have to order official SOU transcripts, as we will already have access to this information.
**Students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL exam, or other appropriate test of proficiency. For more information about the application and English proficiency requirements for international students, please visit: https://sou.edu/admissions/apply/international/
3. Complete and return the Master in Interdisciplinary Studies Application and supporting materials to SOU's Graduate Studies Support Specialist. These materials may be submitted as attachments to miis@sou.edu or mailed to:
SOU Graduate Studies
ATTN: MIIS Program
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
- Application
- Goals Essay: we strongly encourage you to include SOU courses that exemplify your areas of interest
- Writing Sample: an essay or research paper with outside references is strongly encouraged
- Two letters of recommendation
Application materials will be evaluated according to the professional judgment of faculty concerning the applicant's suitability for the Master in Interdisciplinary Studies program and the availability of faculty and programs to meet the student’s goals.
Two Letters of Recommendation:
Must be submitted to the MIIS Program Coordinator using the Letter of Recommendation Form included in the MIIS application. We advise that you request your letters at least two months before the application deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all letters have reached the MIIS Graduate Program Coordinator.
Missing File Items:
Applicants who submit their application will be notified if any information is missing from their files. It is the applicant's responsibility to check on the completeness of her/his file, to contact sources, and to inform Graduate Studies of any changes of address, phone number or email.
