Overview

Features of the Interdisciplinary Studies degree from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Students and faculty can design majors around interdisciplinary topics of professional and personal interest.
Students, guided by advisors, take initiative in directing their own education.
Students learn how to analyze and apply knowledge gained from multiple disciplines.

Students can structure their own unique degree (following LAS guidelines) or select from one of several pre-designed interdisciplinary options shown below:

Cognitive Archaeology
Cybersecurity and the Liberal Arts
Cognitive Studies (minor)
Linguistics (minor)
Mathematics as Liberal Art (minor)

Individually Structured Interdisciplinary Studies (Campus-based)

Students can develop and submit an Interdisciplinary Studies plan (INST course plan) for approval. The plan must include all of the elements listed below:

Present a clear and persuasive case for the interdisciplinary nature of the problem or question.

Draw from at least two departments in LAS or from at least one department in LAS and one department in another college.

Incorporate at least 36 credits, 27 of which must be from courses at the 3000 level or higher.

Require a creative project, community outreach, social action project, internship, or education abroad or nationally.

Require a summit experience that demonstrates the fusion and integration of these fields studied.

The courses you choose to include should reflect your career goals and interests as well as the marketability of your skill set. We want to make sure there are employment opportunities that involve the unique combination of knowledge and skills you will gain from this customized degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Archaeology and Genetics of the Stone Age
Human Evolution
General Psychology
Learning and Cognition
IT Risk Management
UX Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 1912 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-Time Freshman Application
Submit Application Fee
Submit Your High School/Ged Transcripts
Submit Your Sat/Act Scores
English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11036 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5518 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Colorado Springs

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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