Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
Program of Study
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Area A Total | 9 | |
| Area B Institutional Options 1 | ||
| B1: Select 3 hours of following courses: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
Any Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | ||
| B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses: | 1-2 | |
| Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
| Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
| Perspectives 1-hour | ||
| Perspectives 2-hour | ||
| Area B Total | 4-5 | |
| Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following humanities courses: | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
ITDS 1774 Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Select one of the following fine arts courses: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
| Area C Total | 6 | |
| Area D Science/Math/Technology 1 | ||
| D1: Select two science courses from the following list. One science course must include a lab; the other science course may or may not include the lab: | 7-8 | |
| Human Origins (no lab) | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System and Descriptive Astronomy Lab (lab optional) | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies and Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| Understanding the Weather and Understanding the Weather Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology (lab included) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab (no lab) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab (lab included) | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Environmental Studies and Environmental Studies Laboratory (lab optional) | ||
| Sustainability and the Environment | ||
| Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment (no lab) | ||
| Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology and Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology and Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | ||
| The Fossil Record (lab included) | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | ||
| Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | ||
| Physics of Color and Sound and Physics of Color and Sound Lab (lab optional) | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | ||
| Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | ||
| D2: Select one of the following or a science course from above: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | ||
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Area D Total | 10-11 | |
| Area E Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following behavioral science courses: | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one of the following world culture courses: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Discovering Archaeology | ||
| Ancient World Civilizations | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to International Studies and Cross-Cultural Learning | ||
| Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
| Area E Total | 12 | |
| Wellness Requirement | ||
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one PEDS course | 1 | |
| Wellness Total | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
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Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.
- Area B1, 3 hours;
- Area B2, 1-2 hours;
- Area D1, 7-8 hours;
- Area D2, 3-4 hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 | |
| Core: General | ||
| Area F | 18 | |
| Interdisciplinary Pathways | ||
| Students apply 15 credit hours at the 1000-2000 level. These credits must be approved in the student’s Pathway Plan by meeting prerequisite requirements for upper level courses in the student's Pathway Areas or supporting the learning outcomes of their chosen Pathways.. | ||
| Area G | 39 | |
| Interdisciplinary Milestones | ||
| Interdisciplinary Capstone | ||
| Select two different Pathway Areas from the following list. At least 12 hours in each Pathway must be at the 3000 level or above. | ||
1. Communicating in a Global Environment (18 hours) (Most language, linguistics, writing, and communication courses can contribute, as well as courses framed around global issues.) | ||
2. Humanities (18 hours) (Most philosophy, literature, history, language, and creative writing courses can contribute.) | ||
3. Leadership and Community Engagement (18 hours) (Courses framed around the topics of leadership and engagement can contribute and be found in a broad range of fields, including business, education, and social sciences.) | ||
4. Evidence Based Inquiry using Social Science or Natural Science Perspectives (18 hours) | ||
5. Law Enforcement and Public Safety (18 hours) | ||
6. Create Your Pathway (18 hours) (Developed by the student in consultation with the Interdisciplinary Governance Board.) | ||
| Area I General Electives | 21 | |
| Select 21 credit hours of coursework. Students may need to apply upper level credit in this area to meet the program’s overall requirement of 39 credits at the 3000-level or above. | ||
| All students must complete 31 hours at CSU to meet the 25% residency requirement. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA A | MATH 1001 or higher level MATH | 3 |
| Area B2 | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 1 | 2 |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| ITDS 2799 | Interdisciplinary Pathways 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| AREA D | Lab Science | 4 |
| Area F | Foundational course for Pathway preparation 3 | 3 |
| Area F | Foundational course for Pathway preparation 3 | 3 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area F | Foundational course for Pathway preparation 3 | 3 |
| Area F | Foundational course for Pathway preparation 3 | 3 |
| Area F | Foundational course for Pathway preparation 3 | 3 |
| Area G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| Area G | Pathway #2 course 4 | 3 |
| Wellness | KINS 1106 (or PHED 1205)Concepts of Fitness | 2 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
| Area C | Fine Arts | 3 |
| AREA D | Math/Science/Tech | 3 |
| Area G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathways #2 course 4 | 3 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA C | Humanities | 3 |
| AREA D | Science | 3 |
| Wellness | PEDS Elective | 1 |
| AREA G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathway #2 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA E | World Culture | 3 |
| AREA E | Behavioral Science | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathway #2 course 4 | 3 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA G | Pathway #1 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA G | Pathway #2 course 4 | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| ITDS 3099 | Interdisciplinary Milestones | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA G | Pathway #2 course 4 | 3 |
| ITDS 4799 | Interdisciplinary Capstone | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
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Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.
- Area B1, 3 hours;
- Area B2, 1-2 hours;
- Area D1, 7-8 hours;
- Area D2, 3-4 hours.
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In ITDS 2799, students will develop a plan that identifies which specific Area F and Area G courses to take to meet their overall educational goals. With the guidance of the instructor of ITDS 2799 and the Interdisciplinary Governance Board (IGB), students will design their own degree program, one that highlights their unique skills and knowledge gained through study and experience. In ITDS 2799, students will develop a program map that is more specific than the general one shown here, for it will appropriate their previously earned credits to this degree.Two features of the program are designed for students with transfer credits or who have changed majors and have accrued a fair number of credits. First, its Interdisciplinary Governance Board can quickly evaluate and apply prior credits to the program so entering students know how long the program will take for them to finish. Once those prior credits have been appropriated, students can then determine which two pathways they want to pursue and which Area F courses they should take as prerequisites. Second, the program's Pathway-Milestone-Capstone design will help students who may have a variety of credits or partially completed majors to refashion their academic experience into a coherent whole, investing them with the knowledge and skills they need to meet their academic and career goals.
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These Area F Foundational courses should be used to satisfy prerequisites for upper division courses in the chosen two Pathways (Area G coursework). The trickiest part of the degree is making sure that the prerequisite courses for the upper level courses get taken in areas A - F. Many can fit in Area F, but it will help to have some satisfy an A-E requirement. During Fall 1 and while enrolled in ITDS 2799, students will submit their personally created program map--including their plans for Area F Foundational coursework and Pathway choices--for approval to the IGB.
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Students are to select two different Pathway Areas from the following list. At least 12 hours in each Pathway must be at the 3000 level or above.
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Communicating in a Global Environment (18 hours) (Most language, linguistics, writing, and communication courses can contribute, as well as courses framed around global issues.)
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Humanities (18 hours) (Most philosophy, literature, history, language, and creative writing courses can contribute.)
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Leadership and Community Engagement (18 hours) (Courses framed around the topics of leadership and engagement can contribute and be found in a broad range of fields, including business, education, and social sciences.)
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Evidence Based Inquiry using Social Science or Natural Science Perspectives (18 hours)
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Create Your Pathway (18 hours) (Developed by the student in consultation with the Interdisciplinary Governance Board.)
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