Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Mark Binkley, Coordinator and Advisor
College of General Studies
Medary Commons 124
605-688-4153
e-mail: mark.binkley@sdstate.edu

Programs

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is designed for students who have a personal and/or professional goal that cannot be met by an established major on campus. In addition to completing the core requirements and other graduation requirements of the University, the student must complete 40 credits of courses which accomplish the attainment of a uniquely defined goal. These 40 credits should be from two or more disciplines and should include both lower and upper division courses. Students may elect to pursue designated areas of study or complete one or more minors as part of their degree program. Students will be assigned an academic adviser to assist in selecting courses to include in the Plan of Study. Prior to acceptance to the Interdisciplinary Studies major, a Plan of Study must be presented and approved by the College of General Studies Dean. Any subsequent changes to the plan of study must also be reviewed. Students must be in Interdisciplinary Studies for at least two semesters prior to graduation and must complete a minimum of 24 credits after declaring Interdisciplinary Studies. A cumulative GPA of 2.2 is required for admission into Interdisciplinary Studies. Students pursuing the Interdisciplinary Studies degree at off-campus sites or through distance education must complete their program goal statement and have proposed Plan of Study courses reviewed prior to each semester.