2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Plan of Study Grid
First YearCredits
SEM 101
SEM 102
Spartan Seminar 101
and Spartan Seminar 102
2-0
MTH 103 Mathematics in General Education (or higher) 3-0
ENG 101
College English I
or Honors College English I
3-0
ENG 102
College English II
or Honors College English II
3-0
HED 100 Personal and Community Health 2-0
PED 100 Fundametals of Fitness for Life 1-0
BIO 1XX, CHM 1XX or SCI 1XX 100-level science class 3-0
BIO 1XX, CHM 1XX or SCI 1XX lab to match 100- level science class (Must be for science class above) 1-0
BIO 1XX, CHM 1XX or SCI 1XX A second 100-level science class 3-0
CSC 150 Computer Literacy 3-0
Select one of the following social science or history courses:
BUS 175
Introduction to Business & Entrepreneurship
or Basic Principles of Economics
or History of World Societies I
or United States History to 1865
or United States History Since 1865
or American National Government
or Introduction to the Social Sciences
or Introduction to Sociology
3-0
Select one of the following humanities courses:
CSC 150H
Honors Computer Literacy
or Basic Art Appreciation
or Humanties
or Humanities
or Music Appreciation
3-0
 Credits30-0
Second Year
SEM 201 Spartan Seminar 201 1-0
ENG 285
Public Speaking
or Honors Public Speaking
3-0
CSC 150 Computer Literacy 3-0
CSC 200
Advanced Computer Concepts
or Advanced Microcomputing
or Educational Technology
3-0
Select two of the following African or African American culture courses: 6-0
ENG 383
African-American Literature, 1940-PRESENT
or African/Afro-American Art
or African-American History
or African-American History Since 1865
or Early African History/Cultures to 1600
or African History/Cultures 1600-PRESENT
or African-American Music
or African American Politics
or Psychology of the African-American
0
INT 210 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies 3-3
1XX or 2XX- level course Introductory Concentration I Area course 3-0
1XX or 2XX-level course Introductory Concentration II Area course 3-0
INT 311 Principles of Interdisciplinary Studies 3-0
XXX XXX Electives 2-0
 Credits30-3
Third Year
INT 322 Approaches to Critical Analysis 3-0
XXX XXX Concentration I Area Courses 6-0
XXX XXX Concentration II Area courses 6-0
INT 360 Foundations of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies 3-0
INT 375 Language and Society 3-0
XXX-3XX or XXX- 4XX Upper-level Concentration I Area course 3-0
XXX-3XX or XXX- 4XX Upper-level Concentration II Area course 3-0
XXX XXX Electives 3-0
 Credits30-0
Fourth Year
INT-3XX or INT-4XX Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 3-0
XXX-3XX or XXX-4XX Upper-level Concentration I Area courses 6-0
XXX-3XX or XXX-4XX Upper-level Concentration II Area courses 6-0
INT 470 Sr Seminar 3-0
INT 475 Interdisciplinary Studies Internship 3-0
XXX XXX Electives 9-0
 Credits30-0
 Total Credits120-3

Summary of Graduation Requirements 

Subject Area Credits
General Education Core 40
Major Requirements (including concentrations) 63
Electives 14
Technology Supplement 3
Total Credit Hours 120
General Education Core
MTH 103 or higher3
BIO 100, BIO 110 or higher, and/or SCI 1016
BIO 100LBiological Science Lab1-0
or BIO 110L General Biology Laboratory
or SCI 101L Physical Science Laboratory
CSC 150Computer Literacy3-0
or CSC 169 Introduction to Computer Science
or CSC 200 Advanced Computer Concepts
BUS 175 or any ECN, POS, or SOC3
ENG 101College English I3-0
ENG 102College English II3-0
ENG 285Public Speaking3-0
ENG 383, FIA 370, GEO 337 GEO 338, HIS 335, HIS 336, HIS 370, HRP 290, INT 290, INT 376, INT 399A, JRN 299, MUS 234, POS 315, and/or POS 4636
ENG 207Introduction to World Literature3-0
or FIA 201 Basic Art Appreciation
or MUS 301 Music Appreciation
HED 100Personal and Community Health2-0
or HED 170 Personal and Community Health
PED 100Fundametals of Fitness for Life or higher1-0
SEM 101Spartan Seminar 1011-0
SEM 102Spartan Seminar 1021-0
SEM 201Spartan Seminar 2011-0
Supplemental Required Technology
CSC 200Advanced Computer Concepts3-0
or BUS 284 Advanced Microcomputing
or GEO 360 Introduction to Gis
or SED 420 Educational Technology
Required Interdisciplinary (INT) Courses
INT 2103-3
INT 311Principles of Interdisciplinary Studies3-0
INT 322Approaches to Critical Analysis3-0
INT 360Foundations of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies3-0
INT 375Language and Society3-0
INT 470Sr Seminar3-0
INT 475Interdisciplinary Studies Internship3-0
or HIS 494 Internship
INT XXX or 4XXElective Courses6
Concentration I (18 Credit Hours)
Major Theme: Must have 3XX and/or 4XX level courses18
Concentration II (18 Credit Hours)
Must have 3XX and/or 4XX level courses18
Electives14