Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.at a Glance

Program Overview:

The Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. degree program is designed to match your academic and entrepreneurial talent to new or emerging job categories, which will increasingly require those with unique, multi-dimensional skill sets. The degree draws upon courses within the College of Arts, Sciences & Education as well as selected other FIU schools and colleges. Its course of study gives students broad latitude in self-designing their degree focus. To ensure that student interests, previous academic history, and career plans coincide, two dedicated courses—a 1-credit hour entrance-to-major “Cornerstone” and a graduating-year 2-credit hour “Capstone” (with service-learning, internship, or research project options)--are integrated into the degree requirements. Professional advisers and senior-level program administrators, additionally, will guide you on your path to success.

The Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. major is available to those in FIU’s Honors College; Honors College students fulfill several of the degree’s area requirements through the specialized, interdisciplinary seminars taught by Honors College faculty.

Whether you are a transfer, returning or first-year student, or one that would benefit from the rich array of online offerings or face-to-face classes at either the Biscayne Bay Campus or Modesto Maidique Campus, FIU’s Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. program will challenge you to define yourself, develop your potential, and make important contributions to the world beyond academia.

Majors should choose their Interdisciplinary Study courses and electives in consultation with their advisors, especially upon entering the program

Prerequisites:

IDS 3050: Cornerstone

Careers/Job Opportunities:

  • Social Services
  • The Arts
  • Business
  • Law
  • Communication
  • Hospitality
  • Criminal Justice

Recommended Minors, Certificates, or Second Majors: (Any minor for which the student has the room or requirements for, there are 30 electives or more within this major).

  • Humanities

Advising Contact Information:

Liberal Studies Department
email:

MMC: ECS 411 | 305-348-2865

BBC: AC1-381A | 305-919-5859

Helpful Links:

Department Website:

CASE Advising Website:

MyMajor Website:

College Requirements:

  • All majors in the college must complete 45 credits of upper division prior to graduation. Upper division courses are 3000/4000 level courses, major courses and outside electives can count towards this requirement.
  • No 1 and 2-credit physical activity courses can be counted towards the 120 credits needed for graduation.