Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies majors pursue individualized programs of study which emerge from three guiding directives: wicked problems, vital questions, and sticky ideas. Through analyzing, integrating, and applying the methodologies of multiple fields, IDS majors explore complex issues from a customized interdisciplinary approach.

Key Features

In consultation with the program director, IDS majors craft a featuring coursework from two or three academic fields. Each program of study is tailored to address the student’s guiding directives.
Wheaton College Illinois’ IDS program is nationally ranked as the #1 program for interdisciplinary studies and #2 for integrative studies. Furthermore, the IDS program boasts one of the highest post-graduation landing rates among Wheaton College’s majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Studies
Independent Study
Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wheaton, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic record.
Autobiographical statements.
Recommendations.
Applicants are encouraged to submit standardized test scores for admission and academic scholarship consideration. Applicants from non-accredited secondary schools are required to submit a standardized test score for admission.
A student’s final high school transcript including all completed high school coursework and date of graduation serves as proof of a high school diploma.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year
Out-of-State

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47240 USD / year

≈ 47240 USD / year

Living costs

Wheaton

United States

1100 - 1500 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 Features

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

Wheaton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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