Overview

This flexible Individually Structured Major - Interdisciplinary Studies program from University of Colorado Denver allows students to follow academic pursuits that transcend traditional department or college boundaries, combining coursework from two, three, or even more academic units to explore a particular theme. An ISM tends to be more focused than traditional majors and should not be considered a default major for students uncertain about their course of study.These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them.

Program Delivery

This is an on-campus program.

Declaring This Major

In order to declare an Interdisciplinary Studies Major, students are required to submit a program plan that includes a proposal and a course contract. Students should aim to complete a program plan before the end of the sophomore year. The proposal should be approved before students have taken one-third of the classes listed in their course contracts. Copies of your completed ISM proposal and course contract must be filed with the Associate Dean for Diversity, Outreach and Initiatives and with your CLAS Academic Advisor.

The ISM proposal must include

A description of your chosen theme (see below for sample themes).
An explanation of why the theme requires coursework that integrates multiple disciplines. You can choose a theme within interdisciplinary frameworks already established in CLAS but which do not offer BA degrees. These frameworks include Chinese Studies, Health Humanities, Law Studies, Religious Studies, Social Justice, Sustainability, and Women's and Gender Studies. You are also encouraged to create your own frameworks.
An outline of specific learning objectives for the ISM (see below for sample learning objectives).
Approval from the Associate Dean for Diversity, Outreach and Initiatives.

Your ISM course contract must include

A list of the courses in your chosen disciplines and the optional "grab bag" of courses that you intend to apply to your ISM, as well as potential alternate courses. You should work closely with the Associate Dean for Diversity, Outreach and Initiatives and faculty advisors in your chosen disciplines to create your course contract.
Signatures from your chosen Primary Faculty Advisor from one of your main disciplines and signatures from Faculty Advisors from your other main disciplines. You do not need a faculty advisor for grab bag courses.
Signature from your Academic Advisor.
Signature from the Associate Dean for Diversity, Outreach and Initiatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning Across Disciplines
Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone

Examples of Interdisciplinary Studies Major themes could include:

Global Health
Victorian Studies
Gender and Media
Applied Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Studies Liberal Arts View 718 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application
Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

30966 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30966 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29598 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11406 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Individually Structured Major - Interdisciplinary Studies.

Available Scholarships

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