Interdisciplinary Studies, BA Health and Society Emphasis
36 credit hours
The Interdisciplinary Studies major is grounded in flexibility and customization, which allows students to choose emphases that provide a cohesive thematic framework to their studies and broad professional pathways upon graduation. The Health and Society emphasis serves students interested in the health care fields and draws knowledge from the disciplines of Psychology, Public Health, and Humanities, such as English, Philosophy, and Religion. The skills developed in the Health and Society emphasis will enhance students' confidence and expertise in communication and human care.
Students must complete their choice of two of the four concentrations, and at least 3 credit hours must be at the 30000-level in each concentration:
Requirements
Major Coursework
12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
IS 31200 Drugs & Medicine may be replaced with another IS 30000-level course with the permission of the department head.
Concentration 1: English Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Concentration 1: English Additional Coursework
6 credit hours ENGL coursework from the following options:
Concentration 2: Philosophy & Religion Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Concentration 2: Philosophy & Religion Additional Coursework
6 credit hours PHRL coursework from the following options:
Concentration 3: Psychology Coursework
6 credit hours of PSY coursework from the following options:
Concentration 3: Psychology Additional Coursework
6 credit hours of PSY coursework from the following options:
Concentration 4: Public Health Coursework
6 credit hours of PHS coursework from the following options:
Concentration 4: Public Health Additional Coursework
6 credit hours of PHS coursework from the following options:
No duplicate coursework permitted within the program, and no courses may satisfy both program requirements and General Education requirements simultaneously.