Program Coordinator/Contact
Kathie Erdman Becker, Coordinator and Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Wagner Hall 224
605-688-6296
E-mail: kathie.erdman@sdstate.edu
Program Information
The Interdisciplinary Studies major is designed for those pursuing unique educational goals. Each student develops a goal-driven plan of study approved by the department. Career opportunities for graduates are vast, evolving from the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through the individual’s plan of study. Interdisciplinary studies graduates have been very successful in the job market and in gaining acceptance to graduate/professional schools. Most graduates pursue careers in broad industries or emerging fields. Intensive advising and career planning are critical elements to ensure the plan of study appropriately prepares students for their future goals.
Academic Requirements
Grade of C or higher is required for the IDL 262, 362 and 479.
Student Learning Outcomes
Interdisciplinary Studies graduates will be able to:
- Define interdisciplinary studies using historical references and metaphorical models.
- Articulate the contributions of the disciplines to interdisciplinary research and problem solving.
- Apply interdisciplinary research methods through case study analysis and independent research.
- Express interdisciplinary understanding of a complex problem through the integration of disciplinary insights in an undergraduate research project.
- Illustrate how the knowledge, skills and abilities gained through the plan of study contribute to success in the workplace or graduate/professional school.
Course Delivery Format
The four required courses (IDL 262, IDL 362, IDL 479, and UC 489) are delivered entirely online. Students may choose to take general education and remaining plan of study courses in any delivery format and/or at multiple locations as needed to meet their goals.
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