Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree at the University of Tulsa, offered through the Henry Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, is designed for students seeking a personalized and intellectually diverse education within the College of Arts and Sciences. This self-designed major emphasizes flexibility while maintaining academic rigor, allowing students to tailor their studies to individual goals and interests.

Learning Outcomes

Critical Thinking and Integration of Knowledge:
- Analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives and synthesize concepts, theories, and methods from various disciplines.
- Propose innovative solutions by drawing on interdisciplinary approaches.
Effective Communication and Inquiry:
- Demonstrate clear written, oral, and digital communication suited to diverse audiences.
- Design and execute research or capstone projects that reflect interdisciplinary methodologies.
Adaptability and Cultural Awareness:
- Adapt interdisciplinary skills to diverse professional and academic contexts.
Practical Application:
- Apply knowledge from chosen focus areas to career or academic goals.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience

FYE 1001 First Year Experience
AS 2001 The Liberal Arts and Preparation for Life after Graduation
ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation or
FS 1963 First Seminar I and
FS 1900 Writing Studio
FS 1973 First Seminar II
Foreign Language (12-14 hours)
MATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics (STAT 2013 or a higher MATH course taken for the major requirements will fulfill this requirement)
4973 Senior Project (3 hours)

General Curriculum

Quad One: Creative Arts (6 hours)
Quad Two: Humanities (6 hours)
Quad Three: Social Sciences (6 hours)
Quad Four: Natural and Applied Sciences (7 hours)

Some major required courses may be double counted to fulfill a quad requirement.

Interdisciplinary Studies Major Courses (36 hours)

Primary Area

In one College of Arts and Sciences discipline

12 hours (9 hours upper level)

Secondary Area

In a second College of Arts and Sciences discipline

12 hours (9 hours upper level)

Supporting Courses

Selected from complementary disciplines to support the intellectual theme of Primary and Secondary Areas

12 hours (6 hours upper level)

Minor Courses (12 hours)

Elective/Additional Credits (19 hours)

To reach 120 total credit hours; after accounting for minor. Flexible for additional interdisciplinary exploration or double counting with quad/major courses.

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