BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences

Program Information

The Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences major (IDS) is available to students whose interests overstep traditional departmental boundaries; it is meant for those who wish to play an unusually active role in determining their course of study. One who completes the major earns a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences.

Since the program is a student-designed, interdisciplinary major, course selections will vary by student. The program offers students an opportunity to devise an approved, coherent program of study with a Program Director to fulfill academic or career goals. Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies major must take courses in at least three disciplines within the major and no more than 15 credits may be numbered 490.

Program Catalog

Archived Catalogs- program requirements for prior years

FAQ about the Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences Major

Procedures for Applying:

1. After you have reviewed the Program Overview and FAQ sheet contact the Program Director for your location if you have additional questions.

Program Contacts

1. The Program Director will facilitate your enrollment into IDS 289. Once you are enrolled, you will learn more about the Program and will have the opportunity to fill out the Interdisciplinary Studies Major Application for admission into the major. During this class you will create your personal course of study on the course list form.
2. The Professor/Lecturer who is teaching your IDS 289 course will be your advisor throughout your program.

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