Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
This Interdisciplinary Studies Degree enhances students’ global awareness and critical thinking skills and fosters solutions to numerous global issues. Aligned with the University’s mission, the goal of the Interdisciplinary degree is to prepare global citizens by cultivating an understanding and appreciation for human cultural, historical, and social experiences via a plethora of innovative courses.
Academic Requirements:
- Grade-point average of at least 2.0 overall.
- 120 credit hours at the 100 level and above overall.
- 30-31 credit hours of general education core are included in the total 60 credits. Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
- 42 credits at the 300-400 level.
- Stackable certificates and minors are encouraged to fit scholar career or professional development interests.
Year 1 | ||
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Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | |
ENG 101 | English Comp I | 3 |
COM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
MAT 111 | Acceler. Contemp. Mathematics | 3 |
FYE 118 | First Year Experience | 3 |
Select one General Education Natural Science Course | 3-4 | |
Select one of the following: |
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Life Science | ||
Chemistry in Context | ||
General Chemistry I and General Chem I Laboratory |
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Survey Gen/Organic/Biochemi | ||
Principles of Biology | ||
Physical Sciences I | ||
Hours | 15-16 | |
Term 2 (Spring) | ||
ENG 102 | English Comp II | 3 |
Select one General Education Arts Course | 3 | |
Introduction to Art or Introduction to Music or Introduction to Theatre or Intro to Literature |
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Select one General Education Humanities Course | 3 | |
Cultural Responsiveness or Business and Society or Western Civilization or Intro to African American Hist |
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Select one General Education Social Science Course | 3 | |
Prin of Economics I or Financial Literacy |
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Select one General Education Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
General Psychology | ||
Principles of Sociology | ||
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 30-31 |