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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.
Term 1
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ISD 1198 Intro Interdisciplin StudiesISD 1198 Intro Interdisciplin Studies3 Credits
Through this course, students learn about the field of interdisciplinary studies and make connections between classroom experiences and the broader world. In order to facilitate this exploration, students examine complex contemporary issues in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and gain a familiarity with academic and popular forms of writing, media, and research. The interdisciplinary learning process involves research, articulating knowledge, using evidence to draw conclusions, and self-reflection.
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
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POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
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Total: 15
Term 2
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (1 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)
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Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (2 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)
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Total: 15
Term 4
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Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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Major Electives (1 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.Major Electives (1 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.3 Credits
BLCK 3@ or BLCK 4@ or ASIA 3@ or ASIA 4@ or AMST 3@ or AMST 4@ or GWST 3@ or GWST 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or LALS 3@ or LALS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PAX 3@ or PAX 4@ or RELS 3@ or RELS 4@ or STS 3@ or STS 4@
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Total: 15
Term 6
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ISD 3100 Applied Interdisp InquiryISD 3100 Applied Interdisp Inquiry3 Credits
This is a course on the nature of interdisciplinary inquiry. Students acquire a foundational understanding of modes of thinking interdisciplinary scholars and professionals use. Topics may include an introduction to scientific, social scientific, and/or humanities-based research and inquiry methods, as well as approaches to reasoning used in applied settings. The class discusses strategies for selecting a framework and analytical approach and engage ethical questions associated with research, policy development, and decision-making in interdisciplinary studies.
Prerequisites: ASIA 3001 with a minimum grade of C or
AADS 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
AADS 1102 with a minimum grade of C or
ISD 1198 with a minimum grade of C or
INTS 1198 with a minimum grade of C
3
Major Elective (2 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.Major Elective (2 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.3 Credits
BLCK 3@ or BLCK 4@ or ASIA 3@ or ASIA 4@ or AMST 3@ or AMST 4@ or GWST 3@ or GWST 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or LALS 3@ or LALS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PAX 3@ or PAX 4@ or RELS 3@ or RELS 4@ or STS 3@ or STS 4@
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Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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Major Elective (3 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.Major Elective (3 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.3 Credits
BLCK 3@ or BLCK 4@ or ASIA 3@ or ASIA 4@ or AMST 3@ or AMST 4@ or GWST 3@ or GWST 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or LALS 3@ or LALS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PAX 3@ or PAX 4@ or RELS 3@ or RELS 4@ or STS 3@ or STS 4@
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Total: 15
Term 8
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ISD 4498 Senior SeminarISD 4498 Senior Seminar3 Credits
This Capstone course prepares students to understand the methods and advantages of their interdisciplinary education. In this course, students demonstrate the ability to formulate, research, and address complex, interdisciplinary problems through a major creative and/or scholastic work. Additionally, the course helps prepare students for graduation by developing post-graduate and career-oriented skills. These two parts, the academic and applied, once integrated, represent the skills and knowledge students need to successfully transition from university to life after graduation.
Prerequisites: ISD 3100 with a minimum grade of C
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Major Elective (4 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.Major Elective (4 of 4) Complete any 3000 or 4000 level courses with the following prefixes: AADS, ASIA, AMST, GWST, ISD, LALS, LDRS, NAIS, PAX, RELS, or STS.3 Credits
BLCK 3@ or BLCK 4@ or ASIA 3@ or ASIA 4@ or AMST 3@ or AMST 4@ or GWST 3@ or GWST 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or LALS 3@ or LALS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PAX 3@ or PAX 4@ or RELS 3@ or RELS 4@ or STS 3@ or STS 4@
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Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( ) should be completed in the term suggested to prevent delays in program completion.
Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.
This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also
see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and
there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.
You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.