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	2010-2011 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN] 																	 
	    Interdisciplinary Studies Major
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				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. 			 
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		Interdisciplinary Studies Core (12 credits):
   Optional Professional Studies Courses:
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