B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
MAT 103 or higher | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Language/Culture requirement | 0-15 | |
Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | ||
| Capstone requirement | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| IDS 300 | Interdisciplinary Practice and Theory 1 | 3 |
| STEM-H Course | ||
| Select a 3-credit course in BIO, BME, CHE, CSC, CSD, CST, CSW, ENV, ESS, EXS, HEA, MAT, NSG, NTD, PHY, PPD, SCB, SCI, SMD, STA | 3 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science Course | ||
| Select a 3-credit course in ANT, CPL, CRJ, ECO, EDA, EDP, GEO, GST, PLN, PMG, PSC, PSY, RUX, SOC, SWO, PAX, WOS, or YES. | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | ||
| Select a 3-credit course in AMS, CLS, COM, CRW, ENG, DHM, HIS, JRN, LAN, LIN, LIT, LNC, MDC, PHI, WRT, WRH, or a second language. | 3 | |
| Arts Course | ||
| Select a 3-credit course in AMA, ARH, ART, DAN, MHL, MTC, MUS, THA, or FLM (including second language courses on foreign film). | 3 | |
| Minor/Self-Designed Concentration | ||
| Students must select at least one minor and consult with an advisor to design a concentration focused on areas of interest or future goals. | 15 | |
| Electives | ||
| Electives selected to reach 120 total credits. May include BA language requirement and courses used to satisfy the minor. All students need a minimum of 42 credits of Advanced Standing coursework across the entire degree. | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| IDS 490 | Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone 2 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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This requirement is waived for students transferring into the major with more than 90 credits.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement. Capstone courses from other departments may be considered under advisement, especially for dual/double majors and Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s collaborations.
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