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Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Concentrations in: Single Area, Multiple Area, Political Science, Legal Studies

College Arts and Sciences
Academic Award Bachelor of Arts
Credits Required 125 semester credits
Coordinator Jack Wisemore
Concentrations Single Area, Multiple Area, Legal Studies, Political Science

Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies major provides students with the opportunity to explore a broad range of knowledge from a biblical world view. Areas of study include foreign languages, English (including TESL studies) and literature, communication, history and political science, philosophy, and religion. This degree equips students who feel called to careers other than vocational ministry. The comprehensive nature of the major may also help students prepare for graduate studies in a chosen field of interest.

In addition to achieving the general goals of the University, completing this major provides learning opportunities which enable the students to do the following through the completion of oral and written assignments and examinations:

  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in communication skills;
  • Demonstrate the ability to reason and think critically;
  • Learn to integrate and apply biblical principles in analysis of culture and society;
  • Use the information and skills acquired during their college experience in lifelong learning.

The Interdisciplinary Studies core consists of 45 credits in the breadth of disciplines of the liberal arts. Students must select one concentration in pursuing this degree. At least 20 credits must be from upper division classes in any of these concentrations. Courses taken within the major cannot duplicate courses taken in the General Education requirements.

Course Sequence

Courses to be taken in the freshman and sophomore years are the same as the General Education requirements for all majors at Northwest University.

The course sequence for the junior and senior years will depend upon the student’s interests. The student and his/her advisor will work together to design a sequence of study that fulfills the requirements of the Interdisciplinary Studies major. Students are advised to use their 15 credits of electives to strengthen their interdisciplinary studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies Core

The Interdisciplinary Studies core provides an opportunity for students to obtain a broad-based exposure to significant aspects of liberal studies. These include focused studies in communication, writing, philosophy, political science, and religion. A course in a foreign language also is required.


General Education Requirements (59 credits)


Major Requirements (45 credits)
At least 20 credits in the Major must be upper division credits


General Elective Requirements (21 credits)

Any college-level courses.
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