Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies - Philosophy

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) degree offers a distinct multidisciplinary learning opportunity that allows students to pursue areas of study that may be unrelated, cultivates an approach to problem-solving that appreciates and utilizes diverse perspectives and knowledge, and fosters an appreciation and thirst for lifelong learning. Recognizing the diverse needs, interests and experiences of our multigenerational learners, the BMS program allows for flexibility in acceptance of transfer credit and other college-level learning outside the traditional classroom. The curriculum complements and connects prior learning and the discipline-specific learning students select as part of their degree program.

The BMS curriculum intentionally develops both intellectual and practical skills that enable students to be successful in the 21st Century.

A multidisciplinary approach to learning enhances our students’ abilities to:

• Cope with uncertainty and ambiguity
• Adapt to different contexts and environments in a complex, fast-changing world
• Appreciate and understand multiple perspectives & viewpoints
• Look across disciplinary boundaries to consider other viewpoints
• Develop deeper evaluation skills
• Draw on different frames of reference to identify solutions