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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.

The specialization is bookended by two required courses: an introduction to cross-disciplinarity designed for students’ first semester in the major, and a capstone project-based course as a culminating experience. Between the two, students pursue professional development coursework and complete two concentrations.

Requirements for Admission to the Major

For admission to the major, students must have the following:

  • A minimum of 45 hours of coursework completed at a college or university
  • A minimum UF GPA of 2.0
  • A completed application form
  • A graduation plan approved by the Undergraduate Coordinator for General Interdisciplinary Studies

Required Coursework

IDS 3055Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
(should be taken during first term in the major)		3 Credits
Select one Beyond 120 course:IDS3003: CLAS Transfer Transitions
IDS1054: Intro to Research in Liberal Arts and Sciences
IHS1100: Intro to Pre-Health Process
IHS3102: Pre-Health Pathways
SLS1409: Professional Pathways in Liberal Arts and Sciences
SLS1006: Global Pathways
SLS3342: Strategic Self-Marketing in Liberal Arts and Sciences
SLS3226: The Art of “Adulting” in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Other Beyond120 courses may be substituted with permission of the UGC for the specialization		1 Credit
IDS 4959Capstone in Interdisciplinary Studies
(should be taken in final term)		3 Credits
General Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Courses
NOTE:
• At least one of the concentrations must be within the UF College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
• Each of the concentrations must include at least 15 credits of coursework.
• In each concentration, a minimum of 9 credits must be at the 3000 level or above.
• At least 6 credits in each of the concentrations must be UF credits.		 
Concentration 1 courses15 Credits
Concentration 2 courses 15 Credits
TOTAL GENERAL INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES MAJOR COURSEWORK37 Credits

Students interested in this option should contact Kathy Rex.