Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Erie, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Pursue Multidimensional Career Opportunities with an Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Gannon University
Gannon University’s interdisciplinary studies program offers you a valuable opportunity to cultivate the array of skills needed to meet the challenges of our increasingly globalized marketplace. This multidimensional degree lets you blend the classics with the sciences, but also the world of business with that of the arts, humanities, and social sciences, making you an ideal candidate for many essential career positions.
- Thrive in a caring community of dynamic faculty and staff who educate motivated students in an environment focused on Catholic values.
- Pursue your studies in one of the most flexible programs offered at Gannon University.
- Complement your major disciplines with a minor to enhance your career marketability.
Admissions
Curriculum
Inspire Your Academic Success
Our interdisciplinary program coursework offers you the flexibility to tailor your academic experience to your professional goals. You can:
- Select one primary concentration and one or two secondary concentrations of study.
- Choose from a variety of concentrations. Options include business, communication arts, criminal justice, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, theatre, and theology.
Program Outcome
Learn to Lead the Way in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Demonstrate knowledge of the primary historical, philosophical, literary, and theological themes of the humanities.
- Understand the primary theories, methods, and practices of the social sciences.
- Apply aesthetic, quantitative, and scientific reasoning in your academic work.
- Analyze and evaluate principles of ethics and social justice.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary historical, philosophical, literary, and theological themes of the humanities.
- Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary theories, methods, and practices of the social sciences.
- Majors will read, write and speak with clarity, originality, and persuasiveness across a variety of contexts.
- Majors will apply aesthetic, quantitative, and scientific reasoning in their academic work.
- Majors will analyze and evaluate principles of ethics and social justice.
Career Opportunities
Achieve Your Possibilities
Our interdisciplinary studies program is designed for your success. Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:
- Gain real-world experience through various co-ops and internship opportunities that are available with local and regional advertising and marketing agencies, health organizations, insurance companies, and more.
- Become a professional who can communicate effectively, adapt to change, and use critical and analytical abilities to solve complex problems.
- Pursue career opportunities in an array of exciting fields including communication, media advertising, professional writing, government service, law, banking, insurance, science, language, and more.