The Interdisciplinary Capstone.

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to have students experience scholarship and research as an interdisciplinary, social enterprise. Students will explore and improve their critical thinking, analysis and argumentation skills. They will strive to become stronger independent thinkers and to investigate subjects of interest within their field of study. Students will integrate different disciplinary perspectives and knowledge gained through their prior coursework to explore global, national and local social issues. The course is inquiry based and draws upon the diverse skills and resources of students and faculty to create a student-driven, interdisciplinary course experience. Spring. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the IDS or IDSH program, ENG 102 , one behavioral social science elective, completion of 45 credits, or permission of the dean.