Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
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Department(s)
College/School
College of Arts and Humanities
Program Level
Undergraduate
Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies is intended as an opportunity to enable students, under faculty-advisor guidance, to design a unique program of study not readily available within the existing curricular structure of the University. This major aims at providing alternative avenues for accommodating the individual academic interest of students. A student may either (a) pursue in-depth study in an area or areas not presently offered as majors at Framingham State University or (b) may choose a broad spectrum of course work among a number of disciplines in lieu of the traditional one-discipline course of study.
Students in this major have the opportunity to experience a broad course of study in the traditional liberal arts and sciences which fosters skills such as conceptual analysis, critical thinking, disciplined writing, creative problem-solving, ethical and moral reasoning, and strong leadership.
Prior Learning Assessment
Students accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies major may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit (a maximum of eight (8) course-credits). Such credit is awarded through a portfolio assessment process and may be granted for substantive learning that has occurred outside the classroom following high school graduation of completion of the GED.
Credit may be awarded in the following areas:
• Employment
• Community Service
• Independent Learning
• Military Service
• Noncredit Educational Experiences
• Educational Travel
Students who wish to apply for "Prior Learning Assessment" credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months of matriculation into the Interdisciplinary Studies major. "Prior Learning Assessment" credits are only applicable to the Interdisciplinary Studies major at Framingham State University (these credits will be removed from the student’s academic record should the student change their major).
For additional information regarding the Interdisciplinary Studies major, please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator to make an appointment.
Students in this major have the opportunity to experience a broad course of study in the traditional liberal arts and sciences which fosters skills such as conceptual analysis, critical thinking, disciplined writing, creative problem-solving, ethical and moral reasoning, and strong leadership.
Prior Learning Assessment
Students accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies major may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit (a maximum of eight (8) course-credits). Such credit is awarded through a portfolio assessment process and may be granted for substantive learning that has occurred outside the classroom following high school graduation of completion of the GED.
Credit may be awarded in the following areas:
• Employment
• Community Service
• Independent Learning
• Military Service
• Noncredit Educational Experiences
• Educational Travel
Students who wish to apply for "Prior Learning Assessment" credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months of matriculation into the Interdisciplinary Studies major. "Prior Learning Assessment" credits are only applicable to the Interdisciplinary Studies major at Framingham State University (these credits will be removed from the student’s academic record should the student change their major).
For additional information regarding the Interdisciplinary Studies major, please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator to make an appointment.