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    Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.)

    Your Degree. Your Way.

    The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) at UNG is the customizable degree program that allows students to design their curriculum based on their areas of interests and professional goals. This degree offers students the flexibility to choose a variety of combinations of the eight available concentrations in addition to the option of choosing courses from various disciplines within each concentration. >Students can choose to complete an internship for credit in an area of study of their choice and can design their senior capstone project around their research and/or career interests.

    The IDST program is ideal for students with multiple areas of interests that do not want to be restricted to a single area of study. The field of Interdisciplinary Studies is growing as companies and professional organizations recognize the value of graduates with a breadth of skills and knowledge across different disciplines.

    Your Degree. Your Way. Design your own degree program with the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies!

    Campus Availability

    • Dahlonega Campus 
    • Gainesville Campus

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    Have questions about the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program? Feel free to email us!

    Advantages of the IDST Degree

    • A great deal of flexibility in choosing not only areas of concentration, but courses within each area of concentration
    • A senior capstone course in which the student has the freedom to create/implement a senior project that is aligned with their graduate school and/or professional interests
    • The option to complete an internship for credit in any of the concentration areas
    • The flexibility to utilize most transfer courses within the degree program

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    "My concentrations are Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Science. I have already received job interviews and was told by one company that 'Our organization would be happy to have you and your unique qualifications added to our staff.'"
    —Emma Poole, '19 (December)

    Your Bachelor's Degree, Your Way

    Choose a "Track"

    These would be the subject areas that interest you and suit best what you might like to pursue after graduation. Want to pursue a career in outdoor education? Perhaps you could try out Kinesiology and Leadership as concentration areas with elective courses in outdoor leadership. Want to explore the world of museum curation? Maybe a degree with concentrations in Art, Business and History would best suit you. The combinations are endless, just select a track and tailor your degree today!

    Track A (More in-depth): 

    Concentration 1 Concentration 2 Electives IDST
    24 Credit Hours 21 Credit Hours 12 Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours

    Track B (Survey of 3 Concentrations): 

    Concentration 1 Concentration 2 Concentration 3 Electives IDST
    15 Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 12 Credit Hours 3 Credit Hours

    Available Concentrations


    Business

    Accounting, Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management and Marketing


    Fine and Performing Arts

    Art, Film/Media Studies, Music and Theater


    Humanities

    Communication, English, Journalism, Modern Languages and Philosophy


    Health & Human Services

    Health, Human Services, Delivery Admin., Sports Medicine, Nursing, Kinesiology, Elementary & Special Education, Middle Grades, Secondary & Science Education and Athletic Training


    Mathematics & Technology

    Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security, Geographic Information Science


    Military Science and Leadership

    Military Sciences and specific courses approved by Director


    Natural Sciences

    Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Physics, Environmental Science (ESCI & ENVE)


    Social Sciences

    Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, Sociology, Gerontology, Appalachian Studies, Psychology, and Environmental Studies

    The IDST program is ideal for students who:

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    Have multiple areas of interest that they would like to pursue and do not want to be restricted to a single degree program

    Want to pursue an area of study that is not offered as a degree at UNG

     

    Have taken upper level coursework in another major but have decided to pursue a different path and do not wish to "start over"

     

    Cadets who wish to utilize their MILS courses to fulfill degree requirements rather than taking them in addition to degree requirements

    Sample IDST Programs

    Career Goal: Game warden
    Concentrations: Natural Science & Social Science
    Courses: Biology, Environmental Studies, Criminal Justice

    Career Goal: Open a fitness center
    Concentrations: Health & Human Services, Business, Social Science
    Courses: Kinesiology, Management, Entrepreneurship, Psychology

    Career Goal: Computer forensics analyst
    Concentrations: Math & Technology, Social Science
    Courses: Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Psychology

    Career Goal: Museum curator — create/sell art
    Concentrations: 
    Fine & Performing Arts, Humanities, Business
    Courses: Art History, Communications, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

    Career Goal: Get promoted into a corporate training role
    Concentrations: 
    Business, Humanities, Social Science
    Courses: Marketing, Management, Communications, Psychology

    Career Goal: Work in the CIA
    Concentrations: 
    Humanities, Social Science, Military Science & Leadership
    Courses: Arabic, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Military Science

    Where Can This Program Lead You?

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