BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences

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Are you interested in designing your own Bachelor of Science degree?  

Earning an interdisciplinary degree in the social sciences allows just that. Our graduates find employment because they were able to build on their strengths and expand knowledge areas relevant to their future profession. In this program, you have the rare opportunity to blend majors and add minors of your choice. For example, you may take courses from psychology, law, political science, and history to create a major that supports your career and educational ambitions. Work in a variety of career fields including social work, law, therapy, environmental policy, public health, to name just a few.

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"I am a recent graduate of Central Washington University. I majored in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science (IDS) and double minored in Social Science and Psychology. Currently, I work in the social services field as a Housing Navigator for the homeless.
When I first began my journey at CWU, I was nervous, but the professors and the advisors eased all of my concerns. The IDS program was excellent, and the class selection and curriculum were tremendous. Working full-time and going to college full-time was challenging, but the experience was top-notch. I feel that CWU’s IDS program has profoundly impacted my knowledge of Social Science and has informed me on many of today’s issues that concern us all, which has significantly impacted my career."

Kenneth Johnson
Class of 2022
IDS - Social Sciences, Central Washington University

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