The new BA in Interdisciplinary Studies is intended to prepare students for a lifetime of professional and intellectual flexibility. By focusing on several of the NACE career-readiness competencies, particularly critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, and self-development, it will empower students not only to address the many challenges they are likely to face in the workplace throughout their careers, but also in their communities throughout their lives.
Focusing on the intersection of health sciences and societal well-being, this concentration addresses topics like nutrition, public health, and wellness promotion. Students learn to develop and implement health initiatives, preparing for roles in healthcare, community health, and wellness coaching. The curriculum emphasizes preventive care and holistic health strategies.
Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Seminar | 1 | |
| SEEDS General Education Requirements | 21-24 | |
| Major Requirements | 39 | |
| Free Electives | 59-56 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Major Requirements
Students must take at least 12 credits at the 300-400 level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| INTD 101 | Introduction to Interdisciplinary Thinking | 3 |
| WRIT 206 | Workplace Writing | 3 |
| CHSC 299 | College to Career: Preparing for the World of Work | 3 |
| INTD 301 | Interdisciplinary Research Methods | 3 |
| INTD 499 | The Interdisciplinary Workplace | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MEDH 204 | Philosophical Issues in Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
| PEGN 230 | Personalized Fitness | 3 |
| HLTH 102 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| FSHD 217 | Family Stress and Coping | 3 |
| PSYC 204 | The Good Life: The Science of Positive Psychology | 3 |
| NUFD 182 | Nutrition: A Socioecological Perspective | 3 |
| Concentration Electives | ||
| Complete two courses from the list below. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Concentration Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 280 | Introduction to Art Therapy | 3 |
| EXSC 430 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| FSHD 370 | Mastering Mental Toughness and Managing Anxiety | 3 |
| HLTH 204 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health | 3 |
| HLTH 208 | Study of Human Diseases | 3 |
| MEDH 301 | Medicine, Literature and Illness | 3 |
| NUFD 285 | Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention | 3 |
| PSYC 302 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 309 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
New Student Seminar
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the Adult Learner program must take GNED 100. | ||
| Complete one course from the following. Some courses may be restricted by major. Consult with an academic advisor. | 1 | |
| Pathways to Success | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | ||
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | ||
| Pathways to Adult Learning | ||
| New Student Seminar | ||
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | ||
| Introduction to Nursing | ||
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | ||
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations | ||
| Effective Writing I | ||
| Complete one Effective Writing I course. | 3 | |
| Effective Writing II | ||
| Fulfilled by WRIT 206 in the major. | ||
| Interactive Communication | ||
| Complete one Interactive Communication course. | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Complete one Quantitative Reasoning course. | 3 | |
| Political and Civic Life | ||
| Fulfilled by HLTH 102 in the major. | ||
| World Language | ||
| Complete two sequential classes in one World Language when starting at the Beginner I or Beginner II level. Complete one class when starting at the Intermediate/Advanced Level. | 3-6 | |
| Exploration | ||
| Complete one course from four different Exploration categories. | 9 | |
| Analyzing Cultures and Societies | ||
| Creative Expression | ||
| Ethical Inquiry | ||
| Historical Thinking | ||
| Literary and Artistic Analysis | ||
| Scientific Reasoning | ||
| Fulfilled by PEGN 230 in the major. | ||
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| New Student Seminar | 1 | WRIT 206 (Fulfills SEEDS: Effective Writing II) | 3 |
| SEEDS: Effective Writing I | 3 | SEEDS: Interactive Communication | 3 |
| SEEDS: World Language I | 3 | SEEDS: World Language II | 3 |
| SEEDS: Exploration 1 | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 102 (fulfills SEEDS: Political and Civic Life) | 3 | PSYC 204 | 3 |
| INTD 101 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| SEEDS: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | SEEDS: Exploration 4 | 3 |
| PEGN 230 (fulfills SEEDS: Exploration - Scientific Reasoning) | 3 | CHSC 299 | 3 |
| MEDH 204 | 3 | NUFD 182 | 3 |
| Concentration Elective 1 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| INTD 301 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| FSHD 217 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Concentration Elective 2 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Free Elective | 3 | INTD 499 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||