Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.
Student Designed Major
Degree Requirements — 120 CreditsThe Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies enables any undergraduate student to pursue an interdisciplinary theme of study he or she has devised in substitution for the traditional major. Each student works with two faculty advisors who assist in constructing a program of coursework that will meet the student's objectives. This program affords students the opportunity to pursue topics of study tailored to meet their individual interests and needs.
Graduates will benefit by pursuing a major that develops awareness of the interrelatedness and wholeness of knowledge. This program enables students to integrate knowledge focusing on both contemporary and lasting human issues and problems. Students will develop both theoretical and practical approaches to topics. This major will provide the groundwork for students who aspire to useful careers in such important fields as urban affairs, business relations, environmental protection, human development and international relations.
Required Major Credits — 3 hoursXXXX 422 Directed Studies (3) (Must be a Thesis or Final Project)
(Must have regular prefix of appropriate area of study — with the departmental prefix of the primary advisor as supervising faculty).
Elective Major Credits — 57 hoursComplete an approved, coherent multi- or interdisciplinary program of electives.
Elective LAC Credits — 40 hoursElective University-Wide Credits — 20 hoursNote(s): Students desiring to enter the program must have their interdisciplinary studies proposal approved by the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee no later than the first semester of their junior year.Students in this program must maintain a grade point average of 2.6 or above.