Middle Georgia State College

Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS B.S.) degree program is designed for students who have an interest in meeting community needs through a unique interdisciplinary perspective. The IDS B.S. cultivates professional skills by preparing students to successfully apply writing, communication, research, and ethics across multiple disciplines toward the betterment of individuals and communities. This program allows students to maximize existing credits toward graduation and to integrate courses from a wide variety of academic areas that may not fit neatly in one specific major. To ensure students have the basic skills required in a professional world, five (5) core classes are required. Courses will include topics on research, program funding, communication and cultural sensitivity. Lastly, students will have an ethics and application course which is the capstone requirement; to include experiential learning drawing upon the skills obtained in previous classes. The IDS B.S. degree requires students to pick one area of concentration and take at least five (5) courses in that concentration. Students may have two (2) concentrations, but only one (1) is a requirement. This degree allows for flexibility in planning with the belief that many combinations of courses can meet students’ educational needs and contribute to professional development and career preparation.

Degree Requirements:

* 30 Required Credit Hours: Interdisciplinary Core (15 hours), Concentration Area (15 hours).

* At least 39 credit hours must come from coursework at the 3000- and/or 4000- levels.

* A grade of “C” or better is necessary in all courses in the Interdisciplinary Core and Concentration Area.

Students will select a minimum of one major concentration area. Two concentrations may be completed as shown. Credits used in one area cannot be used in another area. Students are encouraged to consider completing a minor or certificate program. It may be possible to complete a minor or certificate by completing the necessary coursework as a concentration for your IDS B.S. degree. Refer to the Academic Catalog to find out which classes you will need for each certificate.

Minors offered at MGA include, but are not limited to:

Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Professional Writing, Political Science, Sustainability Policy Studies, Spanish, World History

Certificates offered at MGA include, but are not limited to:

Cyber Security, European Union Studies, Film Production, Airline Management, Airport Management, Network Administration, Reading Endorsement or Web Design.