Interdisciplinary Studies

Personalization. Flexibility. Goal oriented.

You know what you're looking for in your academic experience and you want a program designed to meet your 
educational and career goals.  The interdisciplinary programs at USD allow you to pursue an individually-planned program utilizing the diverse resources and faculty available from the social sciences, the humanities and the professional schools and colleges.

The Program
 

• Major

• • Liberal Studies
    Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.)
    
    Students seeking admission to this degree program must be prepared to outline specific reasons for choosing the program and be able to explain why their goals could not be realized through the various options of the B.A. and B.S. curriculum. Additional criteria may be required - including a grade point average requirement and a minimum number of hours completed - before entering the program.
     
  • General Studies
    Associate of Arts (A.A.)
    Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S)
    
    The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies allows students to complete general education requirements during the first two years. Students are then able to continue their educations at any of the state institutions for a four-year degree program. The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies is awarded through the College of Arts & Sciences 
     

• Interdisciplinary Minors

Native Studies Archaeology Civic Leadership Studies Classical Humanities Geography

Gerontology International Studies Latin Religious Studies Women's Studies

Beyond The Class Room

Take advantage of opportunities and resources to compliment your interdisciplinary studies education:

• Develop leadership skills in student organizations or student government. 
• Get involved in undergraduate research projects.
• Meet and talk with international leaders and scholars through USD's W.O. Faber Center leadership conferences and Farber Forums.
• Take advantage of internships and other paraprofessional opportunities.

Careers

Both public and private sector employers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of an education that includes interdisciplinary studies:

Business Consulting Counseling Education Health or school administration Human resources Journalism

Law Medicine Psychology Religion Advocacy Sociology

Scholarship Opportunities

USD awards numerous scholarships each year. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. 

Related Links

• Interdisciplinary Programs web site (College of Arts & Sciences)
• Interdisciplinary Programs in the Undergraduate Catalog
• • Liberal Studies (B.L.S.)
  • General Studies (A.A.,B.G.S.)
  • Interdisciplinary Minors in the Undergraduate Catalog
    

    Native Studies Archaeology Civic Leadership Studies Classical Humanities Geography

    Gerontology International Studies Latin Religious Studies Women's Studies