Interdisciplinary Programs

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The University encourages cooperation among the various branches of learning and is pleased to announce these programs which are designed to enhance the student’s major area of study.

Interdisciplinary Minors

The interdisciplinary minors in this section may be presented in partial fulfillment of the Major Field Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (see College of Arts and Sciences ).

Restrictions for Interdisciplinary Minors

No more than two courses for these minors may overlap with other requirements whether within general education or within courses in any majors or other minors. This restriction does not apply to majors or minors in the College of Engineering and the College of Business.

Interdisciplinary Majors

The interdisciplinary majors offered in the College of Arts and Sciences lead to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. These include Actuarial Science , Data Science , Environmental Science , Global Studies , and Theology and Ministry (Philosophy and Theology ).

Restrictions for Interdisciplinary Majors

A student may combine an additional major or minor with an interdisciplinary major. If there are overlapping courses, the following restrictions apply. An additional major requires at least four courses of at least three credits each beyond those courses in the interdisciplinary major. An additional minor requires at least two courses of at least three credits each beyond those courses in the interdisciplinary major.

An administrative committee for an interdisciplinary major or minor may set further restrictions for their major or minor if desired.

Business Programs

The following interdisciplinary programs are administered by the College of Business.