BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary studies is a growing, diverse, and dynamic field that values the integration of multiple academic perspectives. Degree programs in the field are designed for traditional and adult returning students whose needs are not met with the historical major or minor program. Interdisciplinary studies is all about looking at education from the student's perspective and offering them a customized plan to learn, professionalize, and access the best of what 海角社区 offers.
Additionally, interdisciplinary programs have developed in response to demands from employers that college graduates have diverse "ready-to-work" skills, the ability to think across traditional academic lines, a change orientation, and excellent communication skills. To meet these demands we offer students an individualized path to complete their Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree by offering areas of emphasis containing complementary courses that cross traditional disciplinary lines.
Cost
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Credentials
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
Mode
Face-to-face and 100% online availability
Time to Complete
Variable
Why 海角社区?
海角社区’s Interdisciplinary and Professional Studies programs prioritize meeting the individual academic needs of each student with whom we come in contact. Through professional advising, we are diligent to make the most of preexisting credit hours, actively work around students’ schedules, and our programming allows students to progress towards degree completion at their own pace with online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses. Through our interdisciplinary core curriculum, we adapt, inspire, and challenge our students to think creatively. We remain current of skills central to employment and graduate education, and we encourage students to pursue internships, study abroad experiences and applied research as these experiences build competencies invaluable to future employers.
Degree Requirements
The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) major offers a flexible and individualized program of study based on academic and career interests in one or two areas of emphasis. Students may choose from emphases in Arts, Business, Health, Humanities, Organizational Leadership, Public Safety, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Technology, Applied Educational Studies (Non-Licensure), and Applied Entrepreneurship (AAS or AOT degree required). Note: The Applied Entrepreneurship emphasis allows students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science or Occupational Technology Degree to apply approved technical coursework toward their overall degree requirements. A description of each emphasis may be found here: areas of emphasis.
Below are the requirements for the overall degree including general education, interdisciplinary core curriculum, area of emphasis, and any other remaining coursework. Click the following link to review the IDS Program of Study.
Note: We realize this is a lot of information to sort through! Feel free to reach out to us directly to discuss how we can customize a program of study to meet your needs today. Contact Ms. Heather Stancil at hstancil@una.edu / 256.765.5003.
General Education (44 credit hours minimum)
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IDS Core Curriculum (9 credit hours)
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Area of Emphasis (42 credit hours) If choosing a singular emphasis,
If choosing two areas of emphasis,
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Electives (remaining hours to reach a total of 120 credit hours minimum)
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Testimonials
Patrick Crummie, BS in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Art
Creative Arts Director, Redemption Shoals
"I decided to pursue an Interdisciplinary Studies Degree when I realized that one discipline of study was not going to make me as well-rounded as I needed to be for the type of work I wanted to do. This degree program has helped me learn many different skills from both the Entertainment Industry and Digital Media disciplines. My post-graduation plans were to work in a church as a Worship Leader and/or Creative Director, along with any freelance music and graphic design work I pick up along the way. The degree has helped me gain the skills to be able to set up, perform, and record music, while also being able to work on graphics, photography, video, and social media."
Assistant Professor and Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, 海角社区 Sanders College of Business & Technology.