A Tradition of Excellence
For over half a century, IDS has been offering students the opportunity to discover effective ways of combining varieties of academic interests into individually tailored, coherent programs of study. The major - first known as the Social Science Divisional Major, later as the Multidisciplinary Program (MDP), and since 1992 as IDS - has been available at MSU since 1944. IDS celebrated its Diamond Anniversary, recognizing 60 years of distinguished service to MSU undergraduate education, in 2004-05.
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science program offers the following degree programs:
- B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
- B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science
Department Contact Information
Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science (IDS)
Michigan State University
302 Berkey Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1111
Telephone: (517) 353-3125
Fax: (517) 432-1103
Scheduling An Advising Appointment
The IDS department uses the online advising appointment system to schedule advising appointments.
Walk-In Advising
The IDS advising office will have walk-ins available every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 - 4:30 pm, during fall semester starting Tuesday, 9/15.
One advisor will be on walk-in duty every week and appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to speak with a specific advisor, it is best to schedule an appointment.
Thank you.







