Interdisciplinary Studies Major

The interdisciplinary nature of learning is emphasized through the Interdisciplinary Studies Core courses. Students culminate their university experience by engaging in integrative research. They both design and complete a senior thesis or a capstone project. Professional Studies majors can expect the following learning outcomes:

• Ability to demonstrate foundational skills in reading, writing, oral communication, information literacy, and refinement of critical reflection and thinking.
• Ability to demonstrate self-directed, lifelong learning skills.
• Ability to explore complex questions by engaging in interdisciplinary inquiry.
• Ability to apply content learning in a professional environment.

The IDS major requires a minimum of 48 credits, including 12 credit hours taken from the IDS Core plus 36 credit hours taken in at least two integrated academic disciplines.