Interdisciplinary Studies(BIS) (IDST)
IDST 100 College and Career Development Seminar 1 Hour
Investigation of academic and career choices and the relationship between the two. Open to non-degree seeking students prior to high school graduation only.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
IDST 175 University Experience 3 Hours
Special Requirements: For students with fewer than 36 semester hours or permission of instructor. Topics include: Critical thinking, information and technology literacy, exploration of majors and careers, study skills, personal development and campus resources information.
Equivalent(s): UCC 175C
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
IDST 176 Special Topics 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Exploration of a particular topic; varies by instructor and section. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 199 University Learning 3 Hours
Course will refine students' skills in critical thinking, reading, study skills, and information literacy. Students will explore majors and careers, personal development, and campus resources.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 200 Interdicsiplinary Study Away Experience 1 Hour (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
This course examines the Study Away experience through face-to-face and online interactions during a semester-long Study Away program.
Prerequisite(s): (NSEA 999 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of NG or NSEB 999 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of NG)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
IDST 250 Prior Learning Portfolio Development 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Leads students through the development of a portfolio demonstrating prior college-level knowledge and skills in academic areas. Portfolio may be evaluated for academic credit not to exceed one-fourth of the major/minor nor one-fourth of the credit hours required for the credential. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
IDST 350 Interdisciplinary Studies Study Abroad 1-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised study of interdisciplinary studies in a study abroad program. Note: Consent of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2023; summer 2023
IDST 369 Career Related Field Experience 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Supervised work experience related to a student's field of study or career goals with a cooperating business, industry, or agency. Course will include career-related learning activities and projects. Students are responsible for all internship-related transportation and travel. Note: Instructor permission is required and must have a declared major.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 375 Seminar in Peer Mentoring 3 Hours
An introduction to effective mentoring techniques including an examination of mentoring theories and styles. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Prerequisite(s): UC 175
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021
IDST 376 Practicum in Peer Mentoring 1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Supervised mentoring experience in appropriate first-year student setting. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Prerequisite(s): UC 375 with a minimum grade of B
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021
IDST 390 Applications of Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Hours
Application of interdisciplinary studies model to an overarching cultural concern or theme. Students will apply knowledge from different areas of study toward a specified research topic. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code K-SC
Prerequisite(s): 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 395 Investigative Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Hours
A comprehensive exploration of different approaches to interdisciplinary studies as an academic research discipline or method. Note: Instructor permission may be required.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 399 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
A detailed study of selected topics in interdisciplinary studies that lend themselves to interdiciplinary problem-solving. Note: Permission of instructor is required.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
IDST 400 Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Student Research Experience 1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Prerequisite(s): Award of FUSE (Faculty Undergraduate Student Engagement) Grant from the Office of Academic Affairs and instructor permission. Students participate in a semester-long research/creative activity experience mentored by a faculty member, which is expected to lead to a presentation/performance of the research/creative work at an appropriate venue at a later date. Participants must also attend an orientation session and a follow-up session sponsored by the Office of Scholar Development. Repeatable up to two times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
IDST 495 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone 3 Hours
Examination of interdisciplinary scholarship and problem solving, with application based on students' areas of emphasis in the major. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Interdisciplinary Studies(BIS) (558)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
IDST 499 IDST Capstone Experience 1 Hour
Independent study requiring development of integrative project. Students must make arrangements in advance for supervision by a faculty member. Note: General Studies advisor approval required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023