Are you interested in the humanities, sciences and social sciences? The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Arts option is for you. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to take courses from each area. You’ll also develop the research and critical thinking skills needed for a variety of careers and graduate programs.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Arts Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Liberal Arts program is designed for students wanting a traditional “liberal arts” degree. Students select 60 upper division credits, 20 credits in each of the breadth areas of humanities, science, and social science. Students may also earn lower division elective credits (subject to department assessment*) toward their degree through submission of an experiential learning portfolio (after completing a specialized elective Portfolio Development course, ITDS 300) and/or approved apprenticeships, licenses, and other professional learning experiences. The curriculum is specifically designed for those whose academic interests and goals are not met by existing majors, yet desire more structure toward course selection. Students craft a personalized course of study within the 20-20-20 liberal arts framework under the guidance of the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies. In addition, 12 credits of Interdisciplinary Core courses are required, emphasizing an integrated approach to understanding complex, real-world problems, ensuring a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience.
*Contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Department for credit limitations and the current required department assessment fee(s).
Pre-approval is required from departments or program directors and the Interdisciplinary Studies director.
How does this degree compare with other Interdisciplinary Studies degree options? Review the program comparison table for detailed information.
World Language Requirement: Two years of a single high school world language or one year of a single college-level world language is required.
| Required–choose courses from the following areas–must be upper-division (300/400 level) | ||
| Humanities | 20 | |
| Sciences | 20 | |
| Social Sciences | 20 | |
| ITDS 230 | EXPLORING INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 4 |
| ITDS 330 | CONNECTING ITDS THEORY, RESEARCH & PRACTICE | 4 |
| ITDS 490 | INTERDISCIPLINARY SR CAPSTONE (or other departmental capstone with ITDS Director approval) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 72 | |