Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar.

Catalog description

This course provides orientation to advanced interdisciplinary study by addressing the conceptual foundations and benefits of an interdisciplinary degree, in concert with tools for career exploration and development. Students will devise an official, customized degree plan integrating their areas of study, and begin a regimen of "readings" related to the anchor discipline. The course also provides a strong foundation for graduate scholarly inquiry and academic writing, using an interdisciplinary approach. Students begin work on their portfolios with preliminary information on artifact collection and portfolio concepts. The course is offered fall and spring terms. Pre-requisite: IS major and first semester of program entry.