Explore Interdisciplinary Studies Major & Careers

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Go beyond the constraints of a traditional major and develop a customized academic program at SCSU. The Interdisciplinary Studies program empowers you to create a degree program unique to you: one that reflects your interests, favorite subjects, and career goals.

Imagine the power of combining your favorite subjects into one groundbreaking degree. With over 90 concentrations to choose from, you'll work alongside expert advisors to blend two or three disciplines that ignite your curiosity and fuel your ambitions. This is more than a major – it's your personal academic revolution!

Why Choose Interdisciplinary Studies?

  • Customized Learning: Blend two or three disciplines from over 90 concentrations
  • Expert Guidance: Work closely with advisors to craft your perfect academic path
  • Career-Ready: Gain hands-on experience and prepare for your career with the IDS Career Pathways course
  • Community of Innovators: Join fellow trailblazers pushing academic boundaries

Ready to redefine your college experience and design a future that's uniquely yours? Dive into Interdisciplinary Studies and unleash your full potential at Southern!

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Business & Entrepreneurship

Develop essential skills in broad areas of business and entrepreneurship including accounting, marketing, real estate and human resources management, designed to help scholars launch and grow successful businesses and prepare for professional careers corporations and modern organizations. These concentrations are ideal for scholars seeking to start their own small businesses, grow existing business and prepare for leadership roles in the workplace.

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Creativity & Humanities

Gain a rich understanding of human expression and cultural contexts while developing professional competencies in creative field. Hone professional skills in art and design, media production, music, and writing to excel in creative & cultural industries. These skills are not only applicable in traditional arts and humanities careers but also in fields like education, marketing, public relations, and business.  These concentrations emphasize both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, fostering adaptability and problem-solving abilities, sought by employers.

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Social Sciences & Cultural Perspectives

Expand your understanding of human behavior, societies, and cultures as well as experiences in racial and intersectional justice, applied behavior analysis and ethic studies to drive positive community and social change. These concentrations equip scholars with critical thinking, analytical and communication skills for careers in government, non-profits as well as other industries.

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Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services provides opportunities to gain experiences and knowledge in human fitness, wellness, and public health, as well as healthcare studies and studies related to promoting and improving healthcare delivery and community outreach.

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STEM

Cultivate knowledge in a range of sciences including environmental and marine studies, data science, natural resources, and Geographic Information Science and Technology to tackle complex global challenges.

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