Through this interdisciplinary major, a student may develop a major around a particular theme or issue related to her specific talents, personal interests, or career goals. Such a major is carefully planned with a faculty advisor. An interdisciplinary major consists of a minimum of 40 credits in three disciplines. At least 18 credits must be taken in a primary discipline with at least 9 credits in each of the other two disciplines. At least 18 of the 40 credits must be taken in upper-level courses (300-400 level.)
| Required Courses (Minimum 40 credits) |
Credits |
| Primary discipline |
18 |
| Remaining two disciplines |
at least 9 from each |
| |
1-3 |
Requirements
- An application for approval of an Interdisciplinary Major, completed in consultation with the director of Academic Advisement and appropriate faculty in relevant departments
- A 1-2 page essay responding to the questions posed on the application
- A proposed plan of study outlining all courses to be applied to the proposed major (see director of advisement for appropriate format)
Applicants are also expected to meet with the dean of the school and the department chairpersons involved in a student’s proposed major, where the student will describe and defend the proposal before it is approved.
To allow planning of appropriate courses, internships and coordinations, applications for INTD majors must be submitted no later than the last day of class in the fall semester of the student’s junior year. Applicants should be aware that such majors may entail additional semesters to complete.
This major is an option subject to approval on the basis of its academic merits, as determined by the dean of the school and department chairpersons of the disciplines involved.
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