Curriculum & Requirements
Interdisciplinary Studies: Workforce Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Workforce Management requires completion of minors in Business Administration and Communication Studies, a certificate in Psychology of the Workplace, and the Portfolio Development course. This program enables students to earn lower division elective credits (subject to faculty assessment*) toward their degree through submission of an experiential learning portfolio. The curriculum is specifically designed to support the workforce needs of business and non-profit organizations in the community. It is ideal for individuals who have professional and/or apprenticeship (or equivalent) experience and desire career mobility and adaptability through exposure to cross-disciplinary knowledge as it relates to workplace issues. Ensuring a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience are 12 credits of required Interdisciplinary Core courses that emphasize an integrated approach to understanding complex, real-world problems.
Note: the Accounting minor or other Business-related minors may be substituted for the minor in Business Administration, in consultation with the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, and subject to course availability and prerequisites.
How does this degree compare with other Interdisciplinary Studies degree options? Review the program comparison table for detailed information.
Individuals coming in with a AA-DTA would have general education requirements met. Those individuals without a DTA should complete the following BACR courses or equivalent to ensure prerequisite preparation for the required minors/certificates included as part of this program:
| ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | 5 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION ECONOMICS | 5 |
| THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER | 5 |
| CRITICAL THINKING | 5 |
| GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| SCIENCE OF STRESS AND COPING | 3 |
| PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | |
| THE WORLD OF BUSINESS | |
or | ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR |
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| ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | |
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | |
| COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | |
| TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | |
| SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY | |
| CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| THEORIES OF PERSONALITY | |
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT | |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS | |
| TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS | |
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | |
| CONDITIONING AND LEARNING | |
| EXPLORING INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 4 |
| PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (Portfolio may earn up to 60 lower-division credits) | 4 |
| CONNECTING ITDS THEORY, RESEARCH & PRACTICE | 4 |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY SR CAPSTONE (or other departmental capstone with ITDS Director approval) | 4 |
Total Credits | 80-84 |
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