Apr 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Interdisciplinary Studies Major, B.S. Suggested Four-Year Program of Study:


 

Interdisciplinary Studies Major, B.S.

 

 FRESHMAN YEAR (27-28 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
    Compass Core Class 3-4
Fall Total 12 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