Interdisciplinary Studies
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The undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program (INTS) offers both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. These are individualized degrees that allow students to develop broad academic themes or topics that fall outside the usual departmental boundaries. Students work closely with an INTS academic advisor to design a rigorous and coherent program that meets the University's academic standards and contributes to professional growth, career goals, or future graduate studies. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Application Procedure

1. The student makes an appointment to meet with an INTS advisor to review the student's career/academic goals and explain the program.
2. The student completes the Application, writes a "Statement of Purpose" which must clearly articulate career/academic goals that no existing discipline on campus can accommodate, and fills out a "Course Inventory" which lists courses and organizes them according to specific skills/academic competencies that the student's career goal or future graduate study requires.
3. The student meets again with the advisor, who examines each proposed course to determine its appropriateness to the Interdisciplinary Studies' Area of Concentration and place it in the appropriate component area.

The approved degree plan, transcript, and diploma will carry the designation Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Total Hours Required for Graduation for BA and BS Degrees:
128 hours, of which at least 36 hours must be 3000/4000 level, are required for a BA or BS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Eighteen (18) academic hours of the required 36 upper level hours must be in the degree concentration (see below), while the remaining 18 academic hours may be included in other areas of the degree plan.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies General Requirements
English
1301 and 1302.
Literature
Three hours of English literature or foreign language literature at the sophomore level (2000) or above.
Liberal Arts
INTS 2301: Perspectives (see below) is strongly recommended, or, three hours of coursework from the College of Liberal Arts curriculum at the sophomore level (2000) or above.
History
1311 and 1312.
Political Science
2311 and 2312.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours in a single lab science from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics.
Fine Arts
Three hours from approved course list from Art, Music, Dance, Theater Arts, Classical Studies, Honors, or Architecture.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS academic advisor.
Electives
Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree (128). Students are encouraged to choose elective courses that will strengthen and support their Interdisciplinary Studies' Area of Concentration.

Area of Concentration:
Each degree plan is based on an Interdisciplinary Area of Concentration, an area that the student has indicated as an academic, professional or career interest. Each Area of Concentration is composed of at least two components which consist of courses selected by the student in consultation with the Advisor that clearly relate to the Interdisciplinary Studies focus of the degree plan. A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Interdisciplinary Studies' Area of Concentration of which at least 18 hours must be 3000/4000 level course work. Although students may not select more than 18 academic hours from any single discipline, they may select another 18 hours or more from a single or several disciplines.

Examples of Interdisciplinary Areas of Concentration constructed for a BA degree plan in previous years include Alternative Certification for Elementary Teaching (Students wanting certification should contact the School of Education), Entrepreneurship, Child Care Facility Management, Construction Management, Human Resource Administration, and Technical Sales. These concentration areas represent only a few that students have constructed in consultation with their academic advisor.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
General Requirements
English
1301 and 1302.
Literature
Three hours of English literature or foreign language literature at the sophomore level (2000) or above.
Liberal Arts
Three hours of coursework from the College of Liberal Arts curriculum at the sophomore level (2000) or above.
History
1311 and 1312.
Political Science
2311 and 2312.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics. Eight hours must be from a single lab science.
Fine Arts
Three hours from approved list from Art, Music, Dance, Theater Arts, Classical Studies, Honors, or Architecture.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Academic Advisor.

Electives
Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree (128). Students are encouraged to choose elective courses that will strengthen and support their Interdisciplinary Studies' Area of Concentration.

Total Hours Required for Graduation for BA and BS Degrees
128 hours, at least 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus 4 hours in exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA), ROTC, or marching band is required. For possible exemptions from exercise and sport activity, consult the Registration section of the catalog.

Area of Concentration:
Each degree plan is based on an Interdisciplinary Area of Concentration, an area that the student has indicated as an academic, professional or career interest. Each Area of Concentration is composed of at least two components which consist of courses selected by the student in consultation with the Advisor that clearly relate to the Interdisciplinary Studies focus of the degree plan. A minimum of 36 hours is required for the Interdisciplinary Studies' Area of Concentration of which at least 18 hours must be 3000/4000 level course work. Although students may not select more than 18 academic hours from any single discipline, they may select another 18 hours or more from a single or several disciplines.

Examples of Interdisciplinary Areas of Concentration constructed for a BS degree plan in previous years include Alternative Certification for Elementary Teaching (Students wanting certification should contact the School of Education), Environmental Studies, Forensics, Medical Equipment Sales, Neuroscience, and Pharmaceutical Sales. These concentration titles represent only a few that students have constructed in consultation with their academic advisor.

Competence in Computer Use for BA and BS Degrees
Graduating students should be proficient in the use of computers. Proficiency is understood as the ability to use word-processing, database/spreadsheet, and the representative software of one's Area of Concentration. Each student should be able to effectively utilize the communications, analytical, and information-retrieval potential of computers to solve problems and be able to evaluate the results. Students should take a computer proficiency course that is most directly related to their Area of Concentration. Students should consult with their academic advisor for course suggestions.

Competence in Oral Proficiency for BA and BS Degrees
Students should have proficiency in oral communication skills, including interaction in classroom settings, to meet the needs of coursework and the use of acceptable grammar and pronunciation in formal presentations. Students should take an oral proficiency course that is most directly related to their Area of Concentration. Students should consult with their academic advisor for course suggestions.

Honor Degree in INTS
INTS students who wish to graduate with an Honors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies must be members of the Honors College in good standing. They must complete the INTS degree program requirements and the requirements of the Honors College. Contact an INTS advisor for further information.

Degree Programs and Cooperative Programs:
INTS has cooperative programs of study with various schools, departments, and programs including The Center for Mexican-American Studies, The School of Urban and Public Affairs, the Program in Landscape Architecture, and the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses (INTS):
2301. INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES (3-0) 3 hours credit. This is a foundation course which examines important developments and issues facing society from a multidisciplinary perspective. This course is designed to draw insights from multiple perspectives and to integrate them into a more inclusive understanding of the problem, issue, theme, or question at hand. Sophomore standing is required.

4391. INTS CAPSTONE (3-0) hours credit. As the final course in the student's baccalaureate experience, the Capstone course is designed to synthesize the entire Interdisciplinary Studies experience. This course examines various models of interdisciplinary research, analyzes selected examples, and formulates and plans an interdisciplinary research project or internship. Academic criteria for capstone projects or internships will be determined by INTS and relevant departments. Prerequisites: INTS 2301, Junior standing at the time of application, a 3.0 in coursework in the Area of Concentration, and Advisor approval of abstract of proposed Capstone project.

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