Total Credits: 45
Interdisciplinary Focus: Courses used for the major must include at least 15 credits each from two different programs or disciplines.
Upper Division Coursework: At least 24 of the 45 credits must be at the 3000 level and above.
Internship Credit or Capstone Experience: Completion of the major requires one of the following courses: 1-3 credit internship, capstone course within an existing academic program, project-based upper division course, course, or course
Minimum Grade Point Average to Apply to and Graduate in Interdisciplinary Studies: 2.25 USU GPA
Credits in Residence: At least half (50 percent) of the credits earned for the Interdisciplinary Studies major must be earned at USU. As many as 21 credits completed at other colleges or universities may be used to partially satisfy major requirements. For more information, students should contact their advisor.
Minimum Grade Requirement: A maximum of 3 credits of a D grade can count toward the major.

Students can pursue a BA or BS degree.

Bachelor of Science Degree

Students desiring a (BS) Bachelor of Science degree must complete all major requirements.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Students desiring a (BA) Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the language proficiency requirements in one of the following ways in addition to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree requirements:

Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent) OR
Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of and ASL 4920 and ASL 4780 by passing an exit interview OR
Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent) OR
Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students OR
TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

Interdisciplinary Studies (CCHS) - BA, BS

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