Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies
Midway, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Midway University's Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies emphasizes oral and written communication, critical thinking, technology and information literacy, and global awareness. The flexible, self-designed program has you work with an advisor to plan a broad or focused course of study. You'll do research projects and internships to gain real-world experience and build a job-ready resume. Keywords: interdisciplinary, experiential learning, internships.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter varied roles; typical paths include project manager, communications specialist, research assistant, data analyst, nonprofit coordinator, marketing associate, educator, and entrepreneur. Employers include businesses, nonprofits, schools, research centers, and startups; roles use writing, analysis, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Midway University’s Interdisciplinary Studies degree is a program that emphasizes the abilities most demanded in today’s workplace: oral and written communication, critical thinking, technology and information literacy, as well as global awareness.
The Interdisciplinary degree program is flexible and relevant. You will work closely with an advisor to plan your own course of study, which can be broad or tightly focused on one or two disciplines.
No two students' paths are alike within the Interdisciplinary Studies program. It is truly a unique, self-designed program.
As an Interdisciplinary Studies student, you will also participate in research projects and/or internships to gain real-world experience and help you create a job-ready resume.
Majors and Minors
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Self-Designed Track
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Professional Career and Studies Tracks
- Interdisciplinary Studies Minor
- IDS Minor - Pre-Professional
- IDS Minor - Pre-Nursing
Courses
- IDS 201 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies - 3 Semester Hours
- IDS 310 - Pathways to Graduation - 1-3 Semester Hours
- IDS 410 - Applied Interdisciplinary Studies - 3 Semester Hours
- IDS 490 - IDS Capstone - 3 or 6 Semester Hours
- Communicate effectively in writing, presenting, and interpersonal interactions.
- Apply critical and creative thinking to solve problems within their areas of interest.
- Apply Technological tools and information literacy skills to solve real-world challenges and create innovative solutions.
- Analyze key issues in their areas of interest using cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
Traditional Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Students can only receive one merit scholarship.
Type A - Academic Merit Scholarships
Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship Program
The Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship program was created in September 1996 in memory of Ruth Slack Roach, a great community servant-leader. The purpose of the Midway University Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship program (RSR) is to develop women as leaders dedicated to personal and community service exemplified in the life of Ruth Slack Roach.
Students in the program carry out community service projects dedicated to Ruth’s memory and study principles of servant leadership to prepare them to carry on her legacy of service-centered leadership. Students develop leadership skills as they create and implement their projects.
The Scholar will serve as a Student Director of the RSR Leadership program and will be a mentor to the Ruth Slack Roach Leadership program participants, helping them to develop their leadership skills and their commitment to service. She will assist with the development of the RSR program and will oversee the planning and implementation of projects undertaken by participants in the program. The Scholar serves as a liaison between the members and the program advisor and will organize regular meetings of the Ruth Slack Roach participants. The Scholar will perform general administrative duties as assigned by the program advisor.
Scholarship Application Requirements
- Applicants must be bachelor’s degree-seeking female residential students who hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 60 earned credit hours.
- Qualified candidates will have the opportunity at the end of their sophomore year to apply for a scholarship that will cover full tuition.
- This scholarship is open to students interested in holding a leadership position and who have a commitment to community service.
- Applicants will interview with the Ruth Slack Roach Executive Committee, and the recipient of the award is chosen by the committee members.
- The recipient is required to live on campus.
- In accepting the scholarship, the Scholar agrees to a commitment of two years to the program with semester renewal based on a review of the self-assessment.
