BA in Interdepartmental Studies in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

Rochester undergraduates can craft their personalized academic paths through interdepartmental majors and minors, blending existing University courses to design unique study programs.
These interdisciplinary programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree, requiring ten core courses (40 credits) across at least two departments, plus up to four additional courses. Each major is guided by two faculty advisors and requires approval from the Committee on Individualized Interdepartmental Programs (CIIP). Students whose academic interests extend beyond existing University programs should consult an advisor at the Multidisciplinary Studies Center to explore possibilities. Special consideration is needed for fields combining professional and liberal arts orientations, as pre-professional tracks (like pre-med or physical therapy) cannot be approved as interdepartmental programs.
The Multidisciplinary Studies Center (MSC) hosts numerous undergraduate programs that transcend conventional departmental boundaries, with each MSC program integrating coursework from multiple academic departments.