Interdisciplinary Studies Major: Multidisciplinary Studies Sequence

The Multidisciplinary Studies Sequence of the Major in Interdisciplinary Studies is built around the offerings of two or more departments or schools. It is intended for the student who is seeking a baccalaureate degree without the specialization of a traditional major. The student, with the help of a faculty advisor, chooses the focus of the program by determining the departments or schools in which he or she wishes to pursue advanced work.

Students who complete the Multidisciplinary Studies Sequence will earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and have their transcripts noted: "Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Multidisciplinary Studies Sequence".

Requirements for Completion of the Major

120 semester hours

Completion of General Education requirements

42 senior-college (200- to 300-level) hours, 9 hours of which must be at the 300-level

Plan of Study:

An approved plan of study with a minimum of 36 hours from at least two departments or schools, including 12 senior-college hours (200- to 300-level) from each of two departments or schools and a maximum of 25 hours from any one of the departments or schools.
Only one course from the departments or schools specified in the Multidisciplinary Sequence may be used to meet the General Education requirements.
At least one-half of the coursework in the sequence must be taken after the proposal has been approved by the departments or schools offering the courses, the Interdisciplinary Studies Coordinator, and the Provost’s Office.
No more than one-sixth of the course work in the sequence may be transferred from another institution of higher education.
Changes in an approved plan of study must be authorized in advance. A letter outlining the proposed change, and countersigned by the faculty advisor, should be submitted to Jim Weinzierl, Campus Box 4660, 336 Schroeder Hall.
Requests for changes in more than one-sixth of the approved program constitute a new proposal and must be resubmitted subject to all the conditions of an initial application.