Interdisciplinary University Studies Degree
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Eligibility for the IDSC Program
Prospective IDSC majors must meet the following criteria to be considered for admittance into the IDSC program:
- Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA or a 2.2 in the previous term;
- Students must have completed no less than 30 credit hours and no more than 90 hours;
- Students must have an approved plan of study (prospectus);
- Students must complete UNIV 2190, Foundations of Interdisciplinary University Studies, with a grade of “C” or better;
- Students must complete a written application explaining why the selected areas of study are of interest to them and how they match their personal career goals.
Once admitted to IDSC, students must:
- Complete required advising sessions with their faculty mentor and the IDSC staff every semester, and review their semester-by-semester plan for completion of their program;
- Complete the additional requirements for Written and Oral Communication, and Computer Competency, with a grade of “C” or better in each class;
- Begin compiling an Electronic Portfolio (E-Portfolio). The purpose of the E-portfolio is for students to keep and submit samples of work as they progress towards their degree. Requirements and directions for establishing an E-portfolio are available from the IDSC coordinator. Students must submit an updated E-portfolio at the end of every semester. Failure to do so will result in registration holds placed on students;
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in the Capstone Experience, UNIV 4980; (all capstone experiences must be pre-approved by the Faculty Oversight Committee);
- Complete all required major coursework with a major GPA of 2.0 and overall GPA of 2.0.
In addition, students should do the following every semester:
- Meet with his/her faculty mentor to discuss the student’s progress towards his/her degree;
- Meet with the IDSC academic advisor (in the Cater Center) prior to the student’s registration.