Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes that undergraduate students’ academic and professional interests may lie within more than one discipline. As interdisciplinary approaches, research, and curricular activities increasingly shape academia, the college is pleased to offer the opportunity for students to develop their own interdisciplinary program of study or embark on one of our established interdisciplinary concentrations.
We offer three established specializations, as well as pathways to create your own specialization. Click on each specialization below for more information.
Before applying, please review all requirements and information for students.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
This program offers students in Liberal Arts and Sciences the opportunity to pursue coursework and research in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the College of Medicine.
Film and Media Studies
The interdisciplinary B.A. in Film and Media Studies is intended for students seeking a liberal arts approach to audio-visual studies, including work in criticism, theory and history of film and video media, along with some basic production experience.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS)
The interdisciplinary approach of MEMS is designed to address the distinctive forms of cultural organization in the middle ages and early modern period.
Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies
Individualized IDS applicants can initiate and design an individualized interdisciplinary program of study with the help of at least two (2) tenured or tenure-accruing faculty sponsors.
General Interdisciplinary Studies
The General specialization within Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to take advantage of work completed in different fields by combining them into a single course of study.