• Integrates the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies to examine contemporary social, cultural, and global issues through multiple disciplinary perspectives.
• Provides a strong foundation in writing, public speaking, digital literacy, quantitative reasoning, ethics, natural sciences, and global perspectives through a comprehensive general education curriculum.
• Explores themes of American Studies, Environmental Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, Digital Humanities, Migration Studies, and Visual Arts, allowing students to tailor the major to their interests.
• Develops critical thinking, research, analytical writing, and communication skills through interdisciplinary coursework and collaborative learning experiences.
• Includes experiential learning through an internship, enabling students to apply interdisciplinary knowledge in professional settings.
• Culminates in a two-semester capstone experience in which students complete an original interdisciplinary research or applied project integrating knowledge from multiple fields.
• Encourages students to investigate issues of diversity, equity, sustainability, social justice, culture, identity, and civic engagement from local, national, and global perspectives.
• Builds digital competencies through coursework in digital humanities, media production, app design, digital storytelling, and emerging communication technologies.
• Offers significant curricular flexibility, allowing students to customize their academic pathway through themed concentrations and upper-level electives.
• Prepares graduates for careers in education, nonprofit organizations, public service, communications, cultural institutions, media, advocacy, public policy, and graduate or professional study by emphasizing adaptability, interdisciplinary problem solving, and lifelong learning.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies are prepared for a wide range of careers that value strong communication, critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills. By integrating knowledge across multiple disciplines, graduates develop the flexibility and adaptability sought by employers in today's evolving workforce.

Potential career paths include:

• Communications and Public Relations Specialist
• Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
• Community Outreach or Program Coordinator
• Nonprofit Program Manager
• Human Resources Specialist
• Grant Writer or Development Associate
• Policy or Research Assistant
• Government or Public Service Professional
• Museum, Archive, or Cultural Organization Staff
• Event and Project Coordinator
• Academic or Student Affairs Professional
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator
• Environmental Advocacy or Sustainability Coordinator
• Media and Content Creator
• Digital Communications Specialist
• Public History or Cultural Heritage Professional
• Editorial or Publishing Assistant
• Corporate Training and Learning Specialist
• Admissions or Enrollment Counselor
• Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner

Graduate and Professional Study

The interdisciplinary nature of the program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate and professional education in fields such as:

• Communication and Media Studies
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Education
• Social Work
• Museum Studies
• Cultural Studies
• American Studies
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Law
• Business Administration (MBA)
• Library and Information Science

The program equips graduates with transferable skills, including written and oral communication, interdisciplinary research, digital literacy, collaboration, and ethical decision-making, that support success across diverse industries and career pathways.