Degree Requirements

The Interdisciplinary Studies major helps students gain a broad intellectual understanding of the interrelationships of learning among several areas of study including the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and business and economics. The Interdisciplinary Studies major prepares the student to apply this learning in his or her professional, community, and personal activities and is a suitable preparation for graduate work in a number of programs.

Each student will identify an Area of Emphasis, either Organizational Communication or a self-directed Area of Emphasis. The plan of study for the Area of Emphasis is reviewed by your advisor and, upon approval, becomes the student's specialty within the Interdisciplinary Studies major.

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (120 credits)

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General Education Courses (42 credits)

Writing Competency (3 credits)
Biological Sciences (6 credits)
ENatural/Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Humanities (9 credits)
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Ethnic Studies (3 credits)
World Culture (3 credits)

Electives (34 credits)

Lower and upper level courses from any discipline

Suporting Courses (9 credits)

Public Address Skills (3 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
English Composition (3 credits)
Writing Emphasis: 4 courses (at least two of the courses must be at the upper level; these courses may also fulfill other requirements)

Core Courses

Major Requirements (35 upper-level credits)

Humanities (6 credits)
Natural Sciences (6 credits)
Social Sciences (6 credits)
Thinking/Problem Solving (3 credits)
Capstone (2 credits)
Area of Emphasis (12 credits: courses selected to meet individual needs)

(there may be additional courses for Minors)

Requirements for the Associate of Arts and Sciences (60 Credits)

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If the path to a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies seems too long, there is another option in the Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.). To earn the associate degree, students will complete 60 credits fulfilling these requirements:

Writing Proficiency
Mathematics Proficiency
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Humanities (9 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Natural Sciences (10 credits)
Other Culture (3 credits)
Ethnic Studies (3 credits)
Area of Emphasis (12 credits)

Requirements for Certificates (if Desired)

Adult Degree students can also complete coursework toward a certificate in e-Communication in Organizations or Emergency Management, Planning, and Administration upon graduation with an Interdisciplinary Studies major. Click on the link below for additional information and specific course requirements.