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.

Key Facts

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.

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 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 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

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28710 USD / year

≈ 28710 USD / year
Out-of-State

28710 USD / year

≈ 28710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14160 USD / year

≈ 14160 USD / year

Additional Details

Colorado residents eligible for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend receive a $116 per credit hour reduction, bringing the effective tuition to $387 per credit.

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

Individually Structured Interdisciplinary Studies (Campus-based)

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Colorado Springs

Funding

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