Interdisciplinary Studies, BS

Location(s): Alpine

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to create customized academic pathways that support their unique career and educational objectives. Through the integration of cross-disciplinary coursework, students gain the analytical and technical skills needed to address complex, real-world challenges that extend beyond the scope of conventional academic programs.

Program Requirements

Texas Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

BS Requirements: 9

IDS Major Requirements: 9

Concentration I: 18

Concentration II: 18

Academic Electives: 18

Capstone Requirements: 6

IDS Major Requirements: 9 Credit Hours

Notes:

Students must choose 6 credit hours from among the following advanced writing courses:

ENG 3312 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3320 - Creative Writing:Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3321 - Creative Writing:Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 3322 - Creatve Writing:Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 4313 - Professional Reports Credit Hours: 3

Notes:

Students must choose 3 credit hours from among the following critical reasoning courses:

COMM 3304 - Critical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
COMM 4307 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
CJ 3300 - History of Crim Jus Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 3302 - Developmental & Learning Thry. Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 3303 - Mthds & Matrls. for Clsrm. Tea Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 4314 - Reading Skills for Content Sub Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 4322 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
GBAA 3351 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
KINE 4340 - Legal and Ethical Issues Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3304 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4301 - Readings and Research in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4302 - Evidence and Knowledge: Theories in Epistemology Credit Hours: 3
Students may also choose from among any 3000 or 4000 level courses in history (HIST), political science (PS), and psychology (PSCH).

IDS Concentration I: 18 Credit Hours

In consultation with an IDS advisor, students must choose 18 credit hours from among courses in a concentration; 6 of the 18 hours must be advanced courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.

IDS Concentration II: 18 Credit Hours

In consultation with an IDS advisor, students must choose 18 credit hours from among courses in a second concentration; 6 of the 18 hours must be advanced courses at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Academic Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Students must choose 18 credit hours of academic electives at any level.

Capstone Requirements: 6 Credit Hours

ENG 4313 - Professional Reports Credit Hours: 3
IS 4300 - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 121