Overview

Key facts

This degree is based on core courses in history, environmental science, literature/arts, social science and an introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and allows students to maximize the potential of interdisciplinary studies while gaining the skills they need to be successful in a rapidly changing society and world.

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences student learning outcomes

As a graduate in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences major from University of Washington, you will possess a broad-based and liberal arts education. You will be expected to:

understand the interdisciplinary nature of local, regional, national and global issues.
develop skills in written, oral and visual communication and interpretation vital to success in any field of knowledge or profession.
improve critical thinking skills that lead to the development of informed and involved citizenry.
improve the understanding of the methodologies used by the humanities, social sciences and the natural sciences, and of the ways these methodologies complement each other in the examination of complex ideas.

Career options

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences students pursue careers in a number of areas, including but not limited to education, business, government and the non-profit sector. Many students planning to earn a post-baccalaureate certificate in elementary education choose this major because it allows them to gain a broad base of knowledge useful for their future classroom curricula. Students may also pursue graduate studies in a range of disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World History: Prehistory to 1500

World History 1500-Present

American History 1607-1877

American History 1877-Present

Aquatic Ecosystems in Urban Areas

The Science of Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences General Studies Liberal Arts View 449 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All freshman applicants will self-report their courses on the application. A minimum level of preparation in six subject areas must be met for admission.

The writing section is a required and important part of your application. Please note that the UW essay questions must be answered within our application. For the Common App, that means within our UW questions. We do not consider the Common App essay.

The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. Homeschooled applicants and applicants who come from schools with non-standard grading practices that do not have letter or numeric grades are still required to submit SAT or ACT scores.
Do not send high school or college transcripts unless you receive a request from the Office of Admissions. The application asks you to provide a detailed account of your academic coursework, and that’s all we need to review your application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43404 USD / year

≈ 43404 USD / year
Out-of-State

43404 USD / year

≈ 43404 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13168 USD / year

≈ 13168 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences student learning outcomes

Career options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tacoma

Funding

Scholarships Information

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