Interdisciplinary functioning in the graduate education of mental health professionals is the focus of this paper. A step-by-step approach to curriculum development through the use of an interdisciplinary model is provided. The reader is guided through the steps of identification of philosophy, methodologies of instruction, program goals, content and instructional objectives, all in a systems modality. Questions pertaining to: 1) who is most likely to function successfully in interdisciplinary pursuits, 2) substantive and methodological content, and 3) curriculum implementation are answered. (Author)