Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST, INTE)

This course provides an introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies, a field that encourages the integration of knowledge and methods from different disciplines to address complex problems and questions. Students will explore the history, theories, and practices of interdisciplinary studies, and learn how to apply interdisciplinary approaches to real-world issues. Students will also explore what it means to major in Interdisciplinary Studies and what they can do with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

This course explores the intersection of ethics, technology, and culture and their impact on contemporary social issues. Historical and modern perspectives will be used to examine how each of these phenomena impact different domains such as work, family, health, leisure and community.

This course is the principal :"experiential learning" component of the Integrative Studies program. The Seminar will normally be taken during the first term following completion of INTE 3500, and placement site will be in a professional work environment related to the interests/ career goals of the individual student. Placement may be with for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental entities as appropriate. Collaborating business/agencies must agree to creating and supervising meaningful experiences that will allow students to observe and participate in projects and activities that bear directly on the challenges of the contemporary workplace. Students will be encouraged to seek experiential opportunities outside the USA. Requires program approval.

Restrictions: Integrative Studies - AA, Integrative Studies - AS, Integrative Studies - BA, Integrative Studies - BS

This course is the principal :"experiential learning" component of the Integrative Studies program. The Seminar will normally be taken during the first term following completion of INTE 3500, and placement site will be in a professional work environment related to the interests/ career goals of the individual student. Placement may be with for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental entities as appropriate. Collaborating business/agencies must agree to creating and supervising meaningful experiences that will allow students to observe and participate in projects and activities that bear directly on the challenges of the contemporary workplace. Students will be encouraged to seek experiential opportunities outside the USA. Requires program approval. Course is repeatable for credit.

This course is the principal :"experiential learning" component of the Integrative Studies program. The Seminar will normally be taken during the first term following completion of INTE 3500, and placement site will be in a professional work environment related to the interests/ career goals of the individual student. Placement may be with for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental entities as appropriate. Collaborating business/agencies must agree to creating and supervising meaningful experiences that will allow students to observe and participate in projects and activities that bear directly on the challenges of the contemporary workplace. Students will be encouraged to seek experiential opportunities outside the USA. Requires program approval. Course is repeatable for credit.

This course will be a capstone experience normally taken in the last term of the senior year and will focus on the design and execution of an integrative team project. Students will work on case problems appropriate to their career plans and prepare written and oral reports on their proposed solutions. This seminar will provide the opportunity for individual student and program assessment.

Prerequisites: CRIT 1101