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Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. or B.S. program

New York state registered program code: 86104 (B.A.)

New York state registered program code: 86105 (B.S.)

HEGIS Code: 4901.00 {Liberal Arts and Sciences}

Credits

General education requirements: 44 credits required

Arts and fine arts (2 out of 3 disciplines) (6 credits):

  • ART/MUS/COM

English and modern languages (1 of each discipline) (9 credits):

  • ENG 110; Modern Language; and Modern Language/Literature

Social and behavioral sciences (3 out of 4 disciplines) (9 credits):

  • HIS/POL/PSY/SOC
  • Math and science (1 of each discipline) (6 credits):
  • MAT and science courses

Philosophy and theology (1 of each discipline) (9 credits):

  • PHI, THE and ETH (Ethics)
  • Physical education (1 credit): PED
  • Core course (4 credits): COR

Interdisciplinary Studies Major Requirements (45 credits):

Complete as follows:

  • Two or more areas of concentration, each with a minimum of 21 credits
  • A minimum of 12 credits of departmentally designated specialized or advanced courses in each area of concentration.
  • Senior project (integration of areas of concentration 3-5 credits)
  • An internship is recommended

FST Requirement:

  • FST 101 College Experience (if required)
  • Electives (under consultation with advisor) 38-39
  • Total: 128

Note: More electives are available if major requirements also satisfy general education requirements.

Two or more areas of concentration may be selected from among the following disciplines:

  • Art
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Modern language
  • Business management
  • Music
  • Communications
  • Philosophy
  • Computer information science
  • Psychology
  • Computer science
  • Political science
  • Criminal justice
  • Social work
  • Earth and environmental studies
  • Sociology
  • English
  • Theology
  • History