Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

Location(s): Alpine

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to design individualized programs of study that align with their academic interests and professional goals. By integrating courses across multiple disciplines, students develop broad-based knowledge and flexible skill sets that prepare them for diverse career paths or advanced study beyond traditional degree boundaries.

Program Requirements

Texas Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

BA Requirements: 11

IDS Major Requirements: 9

Concentration I: 18

Concentration II: 18

Academic Electives: 15

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:

ANTH 4308 - Readings & Res In Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 4311 - Special Topics In Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
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: 15 Credit Hours

Students must choose 15 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: 120