Interdisciplinary Studies

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

About

Choose your own academic adventure, and see where your interests can take you.

Introduction

Interested in how we can design cities that nurture cultures and communities? Think about urban studies and sociology! Want to understand how to create targeted marketing campaigns based on what motivates people to make purchases? Try marketing and psychology! What if you’re interested in approaching criminal justice reform through technology and data analysis? Try management information systems and political science or criminal justice!

There are numerous possibles for you to be the connection between 2 of your areas of interest—and the added benefit of an interdisciplinary studies program? You’ll learn to think critically, analyze creatively, and communicate effectively in ways where you feel empowered to forge your own professional path.

Students studying

750+ Course Options

The Coppin State University Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.

Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to create an individualized program that bridges 2 academic areas. Choosing rigorous courses from different disciplines, you are able to focus on tour unique and professional goals.

Throughout your coursework, you'll create a portfolio that includes a self-assessment on progress toward your career goals, and an evaluation of any relevant educational and learning activities.

There is more information about major requirements in the Program Requirements section on this page.

Your Steps to Become an Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Because the interdisciplinary studies program doesn’t have a set curriculum, interested students must work to create their own! Here are a few steps to keep in mind as you think about building your program:

  • Prepare to talk with the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator about the disciplines you want to be your concentrations.
  • Schedule a conversation with the coordinator to review your courses and course availability. Note: The coordinator also serves as your faculty advisor.
  • Start nurturing relationships with faculty in your desired concentration areas

Program Requirements

The interdisciplinary studies program is a unique opportunity for students to customize an academic program that focuses on 2 different disciplines (i.e. dance, history, chemistry, etc.). Students combine coursework from each discipline, and while also completing General Education Requirements (GERs) and department courses.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among:

  • General Education Requirements (GERs)
  • Credits from 2 different disciplines(i.e. biology, dance, accounting, computer science, etc.)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Electives

Each chart in this section explains course requirements and the range of course offerings.

Interdisciplinary Studies Courses (13 credits)

CourseCreditsName
IDST 2013Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IDST 3013Human Inquiry
IDST 4014Internship
IDST 4073Workplace Methods and Practice
IDST 4993Capstone Seminar

Sample Degree Plan

This plan is only for example purposes. Your academic journey may be slightly different from another student’s journey, so be sure to always communicate with your academic advisor before finalizing your course schedule.

Fall Semester

Course

name

ENGL 101

English Composition I

PSYC 201

General Psychology

MATH 125

Math for Liberal Arts

ORIE 101

Freshman Seminar

PHIL 103

Introduction to Philosophy

IDIS 103

Visual Arts and Theatre

Spring Semester

course

name

ENGL 102

English Composition II

PHSC 101

Physical Science

HEED 101

Personal Health

MISY 150

Technology Fluency

HIST 205

African-American History I

Fall Semester

Course

name

HIST 206

African American History II

SOCI 201

Introduction to Sociology

WLIT 207

World Literature

BIOL 101

Biological Sciences

IDIS 201

Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies

Spring Semester

Course

name

IDIS 301

Human Inquiry

Concentration I

Course 1

Concentration I

Course 2

Concentration I

Course 3

Concentration I

Course 4

Fall Semester

Course

name

Concentration I

Course 5

Concentration I

Course 6

Concentration II

Course 1

Concentration II

Course 2

Concentration II

Course 3

Spring Semester

Course

name

Concentration II

Course 4

Concentration II 

Course 5

Concentration II

Course 6

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General Elective

XXXX xxx

General Elective

Fall Semester

Course

credits

name

IDST 401

3

Internship

XXXX xxx

3

Internship I

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

Spring Semester

Course

Credits

Name

IDST 499

3

Capstone Seminar

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

XXXX xxx

3

General Elective

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Anthropology

Undergraduate
College

Interdisciplinary Studies is in the Department of Applied and Political Sciences in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.