Students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies must complete 45 hours of university core curriculum requirements in addition to 12 hours of general studies core courses, including any prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to taking emphasis area courses.
Students will choose an emphasis area plan of study deciding between two options:
1. Select two emphasis areas consisting of 18 hours each.
2. Select three emphasis areas of 12 hours each.
*All courses in your emphasis area must be taken at the upper division level: 3000-4000 level courses.
* Students must choose emphasis areas from at least two academic colleges in both options above.
Program Acceptance
To ensure consistency in the program, students must construct and explain in writing the rationale for the interdisciplinary studies program's direct relationship to the student's personal and career goals, submit this information for review, and be accepted into the program. Please see below for the steps to complete this process.
Choosing Emphasis Areas and Program Acceptance
1. When students realize they may be interested in the BSIS major, they should
2. Students must enroll in IDS 2111, Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies. Optimally students will enroll in IDS 2111 their first semester in the major. However, if the course is not available during the first semester, students should work with their advisor to enroll in the course during the second semester in the major.
3. While taking IDS 2111, students will create a plan of study and a written personal statement. Both items will be submitted to the course instructor for feedback.
4. After receiving instructor feedback on the plan of study and personal statement, students will submit revised versions of the documents to the course instructor for final review.
5. The instructor will submit the final version of the plan of study and personal statement to the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee for review.
6. If approved by the committee, the student may proceed with the curriculum.
The committee will meet during the fall, spring and summer semesters, and students must make a written application by September 1, February 1 or May 1. Application for a degree must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.