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.
FAQ about the Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Procedures for Applying:
- After you have reviewed the Program Overview and FAQ sheet contact the Program Director for your location if you have additional questions. (see Program Contacts below)
- 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.
- The Professor/Lecturer who is teaching your IDS 289 course will be your advisor throughout your program.
Major Application Form (For On-Site IDS students)
Online Major Application Form (For Online IDS students)
Program Contacts
Program Director
Steve Schepman
509-963-3848 or 509-963-2389
schepmas@cwu.edu
Program Director
Kim-Trieu Nguyen Doan
509-963-3888
doank@cwu.edu
Yakima | Wenatchee | Moses Lake
Program Director
Alena Yastchenko
509-963-3706
yastchenkoa@cwu.edu
Program Director
Nicole Dunn
509-963-1144
dunnn@cwu.edu
Program Director
Mary K. Radeke
509-963-2367
radekem@cwu.edu