Curriculum Requirements

• 48 hours of approved courses
• A minimum of at least 18 hours across two content areas, or 15 hours across three content areas (a content area is not defined solely by course discipline or prefix)
• A minimum of 24 hours in the major at the 300-400 level
• At least 24 hours of approved courses must be completed after acceptance into the Interdisciplinary Studies program (this can include courses taken during the semester of acceptance)
• 3 hours minimum for IDS 489 Interdisciplinary Studies Project

Application and Procedures

1. Students apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program using the IDS Application Form. The application includes proposed curriculum developed in consultation with at least two faculty advisors.
2. Students and advisors meet with Interdisciplinary Studies Committee. Approved curriculum constitutes admission into the program.
3. Any curriculum changes are made by a faculty advisor filling out an IDS petition form.
4. Before enrolling in IDS 489, the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee reviews the project proposal.