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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.


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Contact Information

Phone: (470) 578-2431
 

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies allows students who desire a broad and flexible program of study the opportunity to integrate more than one disciplinary interest in formulating their degree path. Through this interdisciplinary degree, students acquire and integrate relevant disciplinary perspectives in order to address contemporary political, social, scientific, and humanitarian questions facing their local and global communities. Grounded in principles that promote diversity, community engagement, and social change, a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students well for the modern workplace and advanced degrees where interdisciplinary approaches offer a unique contribution.

Admission Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions  section of the catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the Academic Policies Graduation Policies and Procedures  outlined in the Academic Policies section of the catalog.

Double Owl Pathway

This program offers a Double Owl Pathway. The Double Owl Pathway is an advising pathway for high-potential KSU undergraduate students who want to accelerate the attainment of a Master’s degree at KSU. For pathway options and to learn if you qualify, visit https://doubleowl.kennesaw.edu

Program of Study

General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)


General Education Core Curriculum 

Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) (18 Credit Hours)


Major Requirements (27 Credit Hours)


Interdisciplinary Major Field Requirements (12 Credit Hours)


Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.

Upper-Division Electives (12 Credit Hours)


Students complete 3000 or 4000 level courses for 12 credit hours. Students seeking the Diversity & Community Engagement Certificate  must take IHS 3240  and IHS 4760 

Free Electives (21 Credit Hours)


Any course in the university curricuulm for a total of 21 credit hours. 

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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