Interdisciplinary Studies
Online Adult Degree Completion
Students can select from three areas of emphasis, or mini majors, to include: Education, English, Family Science, Business, Communication, and Bible
Interdisciplinary Studies
122 Hours
An interdisciplinary studies curriculum, including such areas as the social, religious, political, and scientific, will aid the student in understanding contemporary American culture and their place in it. This degree program is perfect for the student who is interested in a variety of subject areas and would like to customize what their degree looks like. If a student has previous college credits and is looking to maximize on their transfer credits, this would also be a great option for them.
STUDENTS CAN SELECT FROM THREE AREAS OF EMPHASIS, OR MINI MAJORS, TO INCLUDE:
Education, English, Family Science, Business, Communication, and Bible
Each student will follow the outlined curriculum plan; substitutions may be made within the areas of emphasis. The program must be approved by the Dean of the College of Outreach and Innovation.
Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.
60 HOURS, 39 OF WHICH MUST BE 3000/4000 LEVEL COURSES
MINIMUM OF 9 HOURS OF 3000/4000 LEVEL CLASSES IN EACH AREA
A STUDENT MUST DECLARE A MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES BEFORE COMPLETING 96 HOURS.
THE STUDENT MUST MEET THE MINIMUM TOTAL HOURS OF 122 IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.
Students will select three areas of emphasis from the following disciplines:
15 HOURS ENGLISH
- ENGL-2333 TEFL Experience
- ENGL-3723 Methods of TEFL
- ENGL-4633 Intercultural Communication
- ENGL-4863 TEFL Student Teaching
- SPAN-1213 Basic Spanish II
24 HOURS EDUCATION
- EDUC-3131 Classroom Management Strategies I
- EDUC-3213 Learning, Instruction, and Assessment
- EDUC-3421 Educational Technology
- EDUC-3723 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDUC-4043 Applied Instruction and Assessment
- ELEM-3233 Primary Reading
- ELEM-3323 Movement and Fine Arts
- ELEM-3332 Elementary Language Arts
- ELEM-3632 Social Studies for the Primary Child
- ELEM-3733 Mathematics for the Primary Child
- ELEM-3832 Science for the Primary Child
21 HOURS FAMILY SCIENCE
- CHDV-3013 Nature and Characteristics of Early Childhood
- CHDV-3023 Emergent Literacy
- CHDV-4023 Topics in Early Childhood
- FMST-1113 Introduction to Family Science
- FMST-3513 Child Welfare
- FMST-4713 Family Science Practicum
- PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology
27 HOURS BUSINESS
- BUSA-1103 Business Principles & Application
- ECON-2113 Microeconomic Principles
- ECON-2213 Macroeconomic Principles
- ACCT-2113 Accounting I
- ACCT-2213 Accounting II
- MATH-2913 Statistical Methods
- MGMT-3113 Principles of Management
- MKTG-3133 Principles of Marketing
- COMM-3113 Business & Professional Communication
18 HOURS COMMUNICATION
- COMM-1213 Oral Communication
- COMM-2023 History of Theater
- COMM-4023 Women and Leadership
- COMM-4633 Intercultural Communication
- FMST-3003 Family Communication and Leadership
- LDSH-2003 Effective Leadership
15 HOURS BIBLE
University Core Curriculum
B.S. - 51 Hours
Courses May Not Be Repeated Within Core
COMMUNICATION, 9 HOURS
MATHEMATICS, 3 HOURS
REQUIRED BIBLE, 6 HOURS
- BIBL-1023: Foundations: Introduction to the Good Life
- BIBL-1103: Story: Introduction to Christian Worldview
BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS
CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS
GREAT WORKS, 3 HOURS
- ARTS-2013: Survey of Visual Culture
- ARTS-2423: History of Photography and Motion Pictures
- ENGL-2213: Perspectives in Literature
- MATH-2123: The History of Mathematics
- MUSC-2013: Music Appreciation
- MUSC-2023: Jazz Appreciation
- MUSC-3213: Perspectives in World Music
SCIENCE, 6 HOURS
- One course must include a lab
TAKE 1 COURSE FROM 4 OF THE FOLLOWING 5 AREAS:
