BSc in Interdisciplinary Studies in Ames United States | Iowa State University

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides an interdisciplinary studies major for undergraduates with distinctive cross-disciplinary academic objectives. This customized program is collaboratively developed by the student, a faculty review committee, and an academic advisor. Resulting in either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, the major comprises 36 to 48 credits of carefully selected courses that form a cohesive academic plan spanning multiple disciplines. The diploma specifically notes this specialized focus area. Each interdisciplinary studies major features personalized learning objectives while fulfilling the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' core curriculum requirements.

This interdisciplinary degree option proves especially appealing for students wanting to build expertise around the College's cross-disciplinary initiatives, including Classical Studies and U.S. Latino/a Studies, where faculty have established structured interdisciplinary pathways.

Learners frequently collaborate with professors to create interdisciplinary concentrations in diverse fields like International Relations, Ecological Studies, African American Cultural Studies, Asian Studies, and Cognitive Science. Presently, students are partnering with faculty to develop interdisciplinary curricula in emerging areas such as Climate Science and Health Sciences.