Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.

Objectives for the Program in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides for many possible combinations of coursework available through this major, limited only by the breadth and depth of courses offered through the day and evening divisions of the university. Students work with faculty advisors to develop their unique major. When creating a plan of study, students must have a rationale for the thematic approach to their program.

• Provide for individually designed interdisciplinary programs that allow students to develop a course of study that reflects individual educational and professional goals.
• Provide the opportunity for students to develop a unique course of study by creating/integrating university minor and additional courses/areas of concentration.
• Enables students to explore discipline areas and integrate them in a coherent interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary way through the development and completion of a senior capstone project.
• Provide the opportunity for students to combine broadly based liberal arts and sciences courses with professional courses that are thoughtfully chosen and promote interdisciplinary thinking.

Criteria for Admission

There is a formal application procedure for students who choose to major in Interdisciplinary Studies as an internal or external transfer student. The purpose of the application is to:

• Identify the student’s academic and professional goals to assure they are best achieved through the program.
• Require students to meet with an advisor to consider and outline their proposed program.
• Identify any required independent work or internship experience.

The above-listed goals will happen after acceptance to the program for entering freshman and external transfer students.

Interdisciplinary Studies