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Nov 24, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
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The interdisciplinary studies program focuses on developing the whole person. It intentionally requires a well-rounded curriculum while providing flexibility. Students can take a generalist approach sampling a breadth of disciplines or delve deep in a discipline of interest and related areas. The program allows students to develop a customized curriculum. Students, along with their academic advisor, are encouraged to create a course of study that can prepare them for advanced studies, such as law, or a specialized career, such as in human resources, music ministry, sports statistics or nature writing, in which the university doesn’t have a targeted program. The program provides ample room to incorporate one, two or three minors in support areas like business or health.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation with a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, USF students will:
- creatively synthesize knowledge from multiple academic disciplines,
- evaluate moral issues applicable to chosen topic(s) of study,
- demonstrate clear and professional writing skills, and
- analyze and assess selected careers for viability in the future based on research.
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires 120 credit hours:
- 36-37 credit hours of general education courses,
- 12 credit hours in the interdisciplinary studies core,
- 21 credit hours in one subject area (concentration) of choice,
- 21 credit hours in a second subject area (concentration) of choice, and
- elective courses as needed
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Program of Study
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies require 15 credit hours of the 42 credit hours in the concentrations to be taken at 300-level or higher, with a total of 30 credit hours of the 120-credit hour degree total at the 300-level or higher. Specifically, the program requires:
Major Core, 12 Credit Hours:
One Cultural Humanities Course from History, Philosophy, or Theology
One Creative Humanities Course from Art, Art History, Literature or Music
One Professional Preparation Course From:
21 Credit Hours Each From Two Different Subject Areas of Choice
(called concentrations), excluding performance, activity and athletics credits (MUSP, THEP, PHES, USF)
36-37 Credit Hours of General Education Courses in Addition to the Major-Required Courses Above
Courses used for the general education or a minor cannot be used in the concentrations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet University of Saint Francis admission requirements. Progression Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies majors must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0. Graduation Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies majors must meet USF graduation requirements. |
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