Interdisciplinary Studies - Requirements for the Major
Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Areas of Emphasis
Self-Directed
Supporting Courses, 9-10 credits
Communication, choose one of these:
- COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address, 3 credits
- COMM 336 Theories of the Interview, 3 credits
Mathematics, choose one of these:
- COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics, 4 credits
- MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra, 3 credits
English Composition, required course:
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits
Upper Level Courses, 35 credits
Critical Thinking, choose one of these:
- HUM DEV 424 The Development of Creative and Critical Thinking, 3 credits
- PHILOS 321 Professional Ethics and Problem Solving, 3 credits
Humanities, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: English, History, Humanistic Studies, Philosophy, FNS 372
Natural Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Physics, NUT SCI 300, NUT SCI 302
Social Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Anthropology, Community Sciences, Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Public and Environmental Affairs, Social Change and Development, Sociology, Urban and Regional Studies
Concentration, choose 12 credits:
The concentration provides an opportunity to develop competence in an area of application. The concentration consists of 300- and 400-level courses that are approved by an academic adviser.
Capstone, required course:
- IST 400 Capstone: Synthesis and Assessment Learning, 2 credits
Organizational Communication
Supporting Courses, 15-16 credits
Communication, required:
- COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address, 3 credits
- COMM 280 Business and Professional Communication Skills, 3 credits
- COMM 282 Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communication, 3 credits
Mathematics, choose one:
- COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics, 4 credits
- MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra, 3 credits (or more advance math level or placement per WMPT exam)
English Composition, required:
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits
Upper Level Courses, 35 credits
Critical Thinking, choose one:
- HUM DEV 424 The Development of Creative and Critical Thinking, 3 credits
- PHILOS 321 Professional Ethics and Problem Solving, 3 credits
Humanities, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: English, History, Humanistic Studies, Philosophy, FNS 372
Natural Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Physics, NUT SCI 300, NUT SCI 302
Social Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Anthropology, Community Sciences, Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Public and Environmental Affairs, Social Change and Development, Sociology, Urban and Regional Studies
Organizational Communication, 12 credits:
- COMM 333 Persuasion and Argumentation, 3 credits
- COMM 335 Organizational Communication, 3 credits
- COMM 336 Theories of the Interview, 3 credits
- COMM 480 Cases in Communications and Media Management, 3 credits
Capstone, required course:
- IST 400 Capstone: Synthesis and Assessment Learning, 2 credits
Emergency Management
Supporting Courses, 9-10 credits
Communication, choose one:
- COMM 133 Fundamentals of Public Address, 3 credits
- COMM 336 Theories of the Interview, 3 credits
Mathematics, choose one:
- COMM SCI 205 Social Science Statistics, 4 credits
- MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra, 3 credits (or more advanced math level or placement per WMPT exam)
English Composition, required:
- ENG COMP 105 Expository Writing, 3 credits
Upper Level Courses, 35 credits
Critical Thinking, choose one:
- HUM DEV 424 The Development of Creative and Critical Thinking, 3 credits
- PHILOS 321 Professional Ethics and Problem Solving, 3 credits
Humanities, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: English, History, Humanistic Studies, Philosophy, FNS 372
Natural Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Physics, NUT SCI 300, NUT SCI 302
Social Science, choose 6 credits:
300- or 400-level courses in the following disciplines/units: Anthropology, Community Sciences, Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Public and Environmental Affairs, Social Change and Development, Sociology, Urban and Regional Studies
Emergency Management, choose 12 credits:
- PU EN AF 335 Principles and Practices of Emergency Management, 3 credits
- PU EN AF 336 Strategic Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Implementation, 3 credits
- PU EN AF 337 Disaster Response Operations and Management, 3 credits
- PU EN AF 338 Disaster Recovery, 3 credits
- PU EN AF 339 Political and Policy Dimensions of Emergency Management, 3 credits
Capstone, required course:
- IST 400 Capstone: Synthesis and Assessment Learning, 2 credits