OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Other GPA requirements to graduate: 2.0 GPA in program requirements
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree provides a broad, flexible, student-driven interdisciplinary liberal arts experience. The program will prepare students to apply multiple perspectives within complex settings by combining tools from various disciplines. Students will gain appreciation for the many ways scholars employ modes of communication and analysis to explore the world’s phenomena
The Interdisciplinary Studies Major requires 36 hours of interdisciplinary coursework from across the curriculum, as well as a 3-credit capstone course. In addition, at least 18 credits in the major must be at or above the 200-level. At least 9 credits in the major must be at or above the 300-level. Students must achieve a 2.0 grade point average in the courses used to satisfy the program requirements. Courses used to meet program requirements are in addition to those used to fulfill the Core curriculum.
Students must also complete the University Core Requirements , and a total of 120 credit hours with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students are encouraged to complete a minor related to their capstone, as well as complete an internship or cooperative education experience.
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