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2026-2027 University Catalog
Multidisciplinary Technology, BS
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Technology (MDT) is an interdisciplinary, systems-focused degree designed to integrate technical knowledge across multiple technology domains. The program emphasizes applied problem-solving, systems integration, and professional practice within technology-driven environments, and prepares students for technical and supervisory roles in an applied technology setting. The MDT major supports multiple entry pathways, including first-time students and transfer students. Through a structured common core and defined pathway options, students build technical depth within a selected pathway while developing the ability to coordinate and improve complex systems across disciplinary boundaries. The program is designed to recognize prior technical preparation and provide a coherent framework of advanced study and professional growth. Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (104-120 credits)
Required Major Courses (20-39 credits)
- AI Working Competency (UCC: AI) - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Sciences (UCC: BSS)- Credit Hours: 3.00
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM) - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL) - Credit Hours: 1.00-4.00
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)- Credit Hours: 3.00
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)- Credit Hours: 3.00-5.00
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI) - Credit Hours: 1.00-5.00
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI) - Credit Hours: 1.00-5.00
- Science, Technology & Society (UCC: STS) - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00
- Written Communication (UCC: WC) - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective (52-66 credits)
For students entering as transfer students, the Statewide or Transfer Selectives requirement may include articulated associate degree coursework or other approved technical credits consistent with Purdue University transfer and articulation policies and approved by the program. For first-time students, the selective block consists of approved Polytechnic coursework that supports technical breadth and pathway-specific depth. These can be any Purdue prefixes. All coursework applied to this requirement must align with program objectives and be approved by the program lead to ensure coherence within the student’s selected pathway.
MDT Selectives (32 Credits)
- MDT Selective requirements must include Polytechnic prefixes at the 30000 level or above.
Optional Concentrations
Optional concentrations may not be available at all locations. Please contact your academic advisor for location information. West Lafayette Indianapolis Statewide Grade Requirements
- Purdue policy states that a student may attempt a course no more than three times. An attempt is defined as all courses displayed on a student transcript having grades of (including, but not limited to) A, B, C, D, E, F, W, WF, I and IF.
GPA Requirements
- 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
Transfer Credit Policy
- MDT adheres to the admissions office .
University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Sample 4-Year Plan
The following sample plan of study is a suggested arrangement of courses. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Fall 1st Year
- Artificial Intelligence Selective (UCC: AI) - Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- Human Cultures: Behavioral / Social Sciences (BSS) - Credits: 3.00
- Oral Communication Selective (UCC: OC) - Credits: 3.00
- Written Communication Selective (UCC: WC) - Credits: 3.00 - 4.00
- Science, Technology & Science (UCC: STS) - Credits: 1.00 - 3.00
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR) - Credits: 3.00 - 5.00
Spring 1st Year
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM) - Credits: 3.00-4.00
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL) - Credits: 1.00 - 4.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
Fall 2nd Year
- Science Selective (UCC: SCI) - Credits: 1.00 - 5.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
Spring 2nd Year
- Science Selective (UCC: SCI) - Credits: 1.00 - 5.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 1.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
Fall 3rd Year
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or Polytechnic Transfer Selective - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
Spring 3rd Year
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- Polytechnic Statewide Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
Fall 4th Year
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
Spring 4th Year
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
- MDT Selective or MDT Optional Concentration - Credits: 3.00
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply interdisciplinary engineering technology knowledge to support the design, integration, operation, and improvement of complex technical systems in industry.
- Assume increasing levels of responsibility in technical, supervisory, or project leadership roles that require coordination across multiple technical and organizational domains.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility while considering safety, quality, sustainability, and regulatory requirements in technical decision-making.
- Engage in lifelong learning through professional development, certifications, or advanced study to remain current in evolving technologies and industry practices.
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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