The Atlantic World Studies major combines history, archeology and hands-on, multidisciplinary skills useful for a newly emerging job market that combines archaeology, history, preservation and cultural resource management. Students will master and utilize a variety of analytical tools to develop a comprehensive understanding of this region of the world, and the diverse cultures and populations that interacted historically throughout the Atlantic region.

The Bachelor of Arts in multidisciplinary studies (MDST) major provides students creative opportunities to integrate and synthesize knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences. Students may select from pre-approved concentrations within the major or work with the program coordinator and faculty advisors to propose a new concentration toward the degree. Program concentrations may combine six courses from each of two supporting disciplinary areas with a culminating capstone experience, which is an advanced course, internship, practicum or applied research seminar. Students interested in the MDST major should look for more information at www.millersville.edu/mdst, which includes contact information for the program coordinator. Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.): 120 s.h. Subject to approval by the MDST Curriculum Committee: 18 s.h. in core program 1 (min. 9 s.h. advanced coursework); 18 s.h. in core program 2 (min. 6 s.h. advanced coursework); approved capstone course (3 s.h.); all general education requirements. Students in the major work closely with their advisors and the program coordinator to identify elective courses that complement the core programs. Each student may take at least three required related elective courses (9 s.h.) with a clearly articulated connection to the core areas.