Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies program allows students to design and graduate with a unique major. The primary aim is to offer a flexible curriculum that meets the needs and career aspirations of students through integrated coursework drawn from two or more subject areas. In this program, students develop their own course of study in advance, and students are then admitted to the program with approval of their curriculum. Upon completion of their studies, students will be awarded a B.A. or B.S. degree. The designation "Interdisciplinary Studies: (title of concentration area)" will appear on official transcripts.

Curriculum Requirements

-48 hours of approved courses

-A minimum of at least 18 hours across two content areas, or 15 hours across three content areas (a content area is not defined solely by course discipline or prefix)

-A minimum of 24 hours in the major at the 300-400 level

-At least 24 hours of approved courses must be completed after acceptance into the Interdisciplinary Studies program (this can include courses taken during the semester of acceptance)

-3 hours minimum for IDS 489 Interdisciplinary Studies Project

1. Students apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program using the IDS Application Form. The application includes proposed curriculum developed in consultation with at least two faculty advisors.

2. Students and advisors meet with Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Approved curriculum constitutes admission into the program.

3. Any curriculum changes are made by a faculty advisor filling out an IDS petition form.

Application and Procedures

1. Students apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program using the IDS Application Form. The application includes proposed curriculum developed in consultation with at least two faculty advisors.

2. Students and advisors meet with Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Approved curriculum constitutes admission into the program.

3. Any curriculum changes are made by a faculty advisor filling out an IDS petition form.

4. Before enrolling in IDS 489, the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee reviews the project proposal.