Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: BSIS-BS

Interdisciplinary Studies Major, B.S.

FRESHMAN YEAR (27-31 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking	3
Oral Communication Course	3	Compass Core Class	3
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 or Compass Core Class	3	HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 or Compass Core Class	3
Compass Core Class	3	Compass Core Class	3
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology or Proficiency exam *	0-3	Compass Core Class	3-4
Fall Total	12-15	Spring Total	15-16

SOPHOMORE YEAR (31 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Compass Core Class	3	Compass Core Class	3
Natural Science Course	4	Compass Core Class	3-4
Area of Emphasis Courses	6	Area of Emphasis Courses	6
CDST 2200 - Interdisciplinary Learning and Multimedia Presentations	1	CDST 3100 - Interdisciplinary Design Thinking	3
CDST 2300 - The Interdisciplinary e-Portfolio and Its Applications	1
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15-16

JUNIOR YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Area of Emphasis Courses	6	Area of Emphasis Courses	6
General Elective Courses	6	General Elective Courses	9
CDST 4950 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

SENIOR YEAR (29 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
General Elective Courses	12	CDST 4210 - Senior Capstone	3
CDST 4110 - Research Invention	2	General Elective Courses	12
Fall Total	14	Spring Total	15

TOTAL = 120 credits

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. CSCI 1100 has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.