Interdisciplinary Studies, BS

Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.

Courses are taught in a traditional setting with the professor and students participating together in the same classroom. Students meet at a designated time and place.

Courses are delivered online to students all around the globe using Blackboard Vista. Students may participate any time and anywhere they have an Internet connection.

Students may apply for admission to the Interdisciplinary Studies major after completing 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, submitting an Application for Interdisciplinary Studies, and receiving approval for the Application.

Transfer students from other institutions or from other USU majors need to complete a minimum of 45 credits, achieve the required GPA, and have an approved Application for Interdisciplinary Studies for admission to this major in good standing.

Students who wish to pursue the degree must submit a letter of application containing the following information:

1. A clear statement of the student’s educational objectives.
2. A proposed program of study including specific courses and listing the faculty member the student proposes to work with on the final thesis or project.
3. A brief statement explaining why the student feels the proposed program is worthy of a college degree.

A current unofficial transcript must be attached to the application. The application should be discussed with and reviewed by the student’s major advisor.

Students who think the Interdisciplinary Studies major may be right for them, but are not sure, should ask themselves the following questions:

1. Students must have a minimum of 45 semester credits completed before the major may be declared. Do I have 45 or more semester credits on my transcript? If not, how close am I?
2. Interdisciplinary Studies cannot duplicate existing majors. Have I explored the educational opportunities at USU? Have I reviewed the General Catalog to see what is already available at USU? Have I visited Career Services (University Inn 102) to explore career development programs? Why don’t any of the existing majors meet my needs?
3. Which areas of study am I proposing to combine? Do they logically go together? Does USU offer the areas of study I am proposing to combine? What would the program I am proposing lead me to? Are there job opportunites out there?
4. If my degree crosses two or more colleges, which college would I propose to serve as the lead college?

If, after reviewing the above, students feel that they have a unique interest in a subject matter and USU can help, this may be the right major for them. Interested students should make an appointment with the advising center in the college from which the degree will be awarded.

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