Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies Programs provide students degree opportunities to explore current issues or topics of interest by combining coursework and experiences across disciplines in a manner not served by traditional degree programs. The purpose of each special major and graduate major varies according to the combination of disciplines, perspectives, and skills selected to meet students’ needs to prepare for the rapidly changing expectations in today’s world.

Undergraduate students interested in an interdisciplinary program can pursue a bachelor’s degree in a faculty designed special major or special minor. Interested students should read more about the special major that interests them on the pages that follow, and contact the coordinator listed for that program with any questions. Qualified students interested in a graduate major in interdisciplinary studies must contact a graduate coordinator in a graduate program that fits within your area of interest to begin the development of a proposed course of study.

Requirements for each special major are listed under that section in the following pages along with the contact information for the coordinator. The prerequisite for all special majors is a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

An ITDS Special Major consists of a minimum of 40 units, with a minimum of 18 units in the special major in upper division courses.

A complete change of major form, signed by the special major coordinator, is submitted to the ITDS programs office for review and final approval.