The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is intended for students who would like to study across more than one discipline. If you are interested in this option, please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies director and your department chair(s) or advisor.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Interdisciplinary Studies Major, Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program stands out as the most customizable option at EWU, enabling students to blend 60 credits from multiple, distinct academic departments, including minors. The curriculum is specifically designed for those whose academic interests and goals are not met by existing majors. Under the guidance of the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, students craft a personalized course of study that aligns with their specific academic aspirations and career objectives. Ensuring a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience are 12 credits of required Interdisciplinary Core courses that emphasize an integrated approach to understanding complex, real-world problems.
Students may also earn lower division elective credits (subject to department assessment*) toward their degree through submission of an experiential learning portfolio (after completing a specialized elective Portfolio Development course, ITDS 300) and/or approved apprenticeships, licenses, and other professional learning experiences. Visit the Interdisciplinary Credit for Prior Learning webpage to learn more about credit for prior learning through the Interdisciplinary Studies department.
*Contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Department for credit limitations and the current required department assessment fee(s).
How does this degree compare with other Interdisciplinary Studies degree options? Review the program comparison table for detailed information.
Pre-approval is required from departments or program directors and the Interdisciplinary Studies director.
World Language Requirement: Two years of a single high school world language or one year of a single college-level world language is required.
The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits. Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.
Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
All Undergraduate students are required to meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
This major requires the completion of the World Language requirement. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree must complete two years of a single language in high school or one year of a single language in college.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| ENGL 101 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 | MATH 107 or 121 | 5 |
| Humanities & Arts BACR 11 | 5 | Social Sciences BACR 11 | 5 | Social Sciences BACR 21 | 5 |
| Natural Sciences BACR 11 | 5 | Natural Sciences BACR 21 | 5 | Humanities & Arts BACR 21 | 5 |
| 15 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | ITDS 230 | 4 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | ||||
| 15 | 18 | 15 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| Diversity - graduation requirement1 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 |
| Global Studies - graduation requirement1 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 |
| Elective - minor or general elective | 4 | Elective - minor or general elective | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 |
| 14 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
| Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | ITDS 330 | 4 | ITDS 490 (Senior Capstone - graduation requirement) | 4 |
| Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 |
| Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 | Upper-Division Major Elective2 | 5 |
| 15 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Total Credits 180 | |||||
University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate. Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.
Upper-Division Major Elective–complete 60 upper-division (300- and 400-level) elective credits in consultation with ITDS director.