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2026-2028 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2028 Undergraduate Catalog

Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration, B.S.


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The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration (INOA) provides students currently working in government, non-profits, small business, corporate, education, hospitality, or project management with a path to degree completion.  Students who have taken courses in business, communication, leadership, human resources, or project management can transfer up to 90 credits and earn credit for prior learning with approval.  Graduates of the program will use interdisciplinary approaches to solve organizational challenges with human behavior, conflict management, and leadership in a variety of fields such as the public sector, non-profits, business/corporate, education and healthcare administration.

Learning Outcomes

Morgan Completes You includes eight (8) undergraduate interdisciplinary degrees focused on integrating real-world experience with academic and professional skills required for the future of work. Every interdisciplinary degree program in the College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies (CICS) supports these broad educational learning goals:

  • Explore knowledge and multi-disciplinary approaches to develop a comprehensive understanding of complex issues and problems with an ethical lens.
  • Demonstrate communication skills to convey interdisciplinary concepts and ideas to diverse audiences, both in written, oral, and digital formats.
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze, evaluate, and address real-world challenges across various disciplines.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams, demonstrating cultural competency, adaptability, and interpersonal skills in interdisciplinary settings.
  • Evaluate personal and prior learning to contribute to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration Degree:

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required to graduate. These credit hours are distributed as follows:

General Education and University Requirements 42 credits

Interdisciplinary Major Coursework 48 credits

  • Lower level coursework (100-299) 24 credits
  • Upper level coursework (300-499) 24 credits

CICS Requirements 30 credits

Total Credits 120

General Education and University Requirements 42 credits


  • 3 credits
  • 3 credits
  • XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
  • XXXX - IM General Education Req. 3 credits IM
  • XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP
  • XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP
  • XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
  • XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
  • XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
  • XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
  • XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
  • XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
  • XXXX - MQ General Education Req. 4 credits MQ
  • 1 credits
  • XXXX - Phys. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 or DSVG 101 or FACS 102 1 credit

Interdisciplinary Coursework 48 credits


Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in major coursework

Lower Level Coursework (100-200 level) 24 credits


Lower Level Coursework (100-200 level) must be 24 credits chosen from the following areas:

College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies (CICS):  Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies (CICS)

College of Liberal Arts (CLA):  Analytical and Critical Reading (ALCR), English (ENGL), General Studies (GENL), Art (ART), Economics (ECON), Political Science (POSC), Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)

School of Architecture and Planning (SAP):  Architecture & Environmental Design (ARCH), Construction Management (CMGT), Interior Design (INTD)

School of Business Management (GSBM):  Accounting (ACCT), Cybersecurity (CYBR), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Finance (FIN), Hospitality Management (HOMG), Human Resource Management (HRMG), Information Science and Systems (INSS)

School of Community Health and Policy (SCHP):  Public Health (PUBH)

School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS):  Actuarial Science (ACSC), Cloud Computing (CLCO), Coastal Science and Policy (CSTL), Computer Science (COSC), Mathematics (MATH)

School of Education and Urban Studies (SEUS): Education (EDUC), Elementary Education (ELED), Family and Consumer Science (FACS), Secondary Education (SCED)

School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC):  Communications (COMM), Multimedia Journalism (MMJN), Multiplatform Production (MPPD), Strategic Communication (SCOM)

School of Social Work (SSW):  Mental Health Technology (MHTC), Social Work (SOWK)

Upper Level Coursework (300-400 level) 24 credits


Upper Level Coursework (300-400 level) must be 24 credits chosen from the following areas:

College of Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies (CICS):  Interdisciplinary & Continuing Studies (CICS)

College of Liberal Arts (CLA):  Analytical and Critical Reading (ALCR), English (ENGL), General Studies (GENL), Art (ART), Economics (ECON), Political Science (POSC), Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)

School of Architecture and Planning (SAP):  Architecture & Environmental Design (ARCH), Construction Management (CMGT), Interior Design (INTD)

School of Business Management (GSBM):  Accounting (ACCT), Cybersecurity (CYBR), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Finance (FIN), Hospitality Management (HOMG), Human Resource Management (HRMG), Information Science and Systems (INSS)

School of Community Health and Policy (SCHP):  Public Health (PUBH)

School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS):  Actuarial Science (ACSC), Cloud Computing (CLCO), Coastal Science and Policy (CSTL), Computer Science (COSC), Mathematics (MATH)

School of Education and Urban Studies (SEUS): Education (EDUC), Elementary Education (ELED), Family and Consumer Science (FACS), Secondary Education (SCED)

School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC):  Communications (COMM), Multimedia Journalism (MMJN), Multiplatform Production (MPPD), Strategic Communication (SCOM)

School of Social Work (SSW):  Mental Health Technology (MHTC), Social Work (SOWK)

CICS Requirements 30 credits


There are two pathways to fulfill your 30 credits of CICS core requirements.

Pathway #1 requires fewer total courses. CICS490 must be taken for 18 credits. This results in a more accelerated and intensive format for degree completion.

Pathway #2 allows students to distribute their academic workload over multiple semesters. More courses are required in this pathway, providing more flexibility and affordability in degree completion.

Pathway 1


  • CICS 490  : Professional Field Experience 18 credits 
  • CICS 494  : Intro to Interdisciplinary Studies OR CICS 496  : Living the Legacy of Morgan State University 4 credits 
  • CICS 495  : Capstone 8 credits (must be taken in last semester)

Pathway 2


  • CICS 490  : Professional Field Experience 6 credits 
  • CICS 494  : Intro to Interdisciplinary Studies 4 credits
  • CICS 496  : Living the Legacy of Morgan State University 4 credits
  • CICS Electives: 8 credits 
  • CICS 495  : Capstone 8 credits (must be taken in last semester)

Total credits: 120


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