Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies program from Governors State University emphasizes career exploration and encourages you to apply for an internship within your area of interest. The IDSS degree prepares you to enter a wide range of fields, including business, health, technology, and the natural and social sciences or to pursue graduate-level studies.

What You Will Learn

First semester: Learn the foundational skills and knowledge required to become a disciplinary insider while learning interdisciplinary problem-solving methods. Also, remember to enroll in our new Career Planning and Decision Making course, which acts as an entry point into the program that helps students identify their marketable strengths and investigate possible career options.

Second semester: Develop skills further through hands-on application, including research, group projects, and an optional internship.

Third semester: Synthesize knowledge through the IDSS capstone experience, in which students conceive, complete and articulate their work in a final, cumulative project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Junior Seminar: Academic Writing Strategies

Interdisciplinary Theories

Career Planning and Decision-Making

Interdisciplinary Ethics

Interdisciplinary Research Project Capstone Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 1st or until the first year class is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Educational Research Creative Writing View 65 other Bachelors in Educational Research in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

have graduated or will graduate from high school with a minimum 2.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
meet the minimum high school subject requirements of 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Lab Sciences, 2 years of Social Sciences, 2 years of Fine Arts or 2 years of a Foreign Language and 2 years of Elective Academic Units

demonstrate through a holistic review process the ability to successfully advance toward degree completion. The holistic review process may take into account a wide range of factors, including:

GPA, GPA in college prep courses, the strength of curriculum, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT),
Personal letter of application, writing sample, student’s demonstrated interest, letters of recommendation (counselor, teacher, community leader, etc.), class rank, subject test scores (AP/IB), extracurricular activities (clubs, student government, athletics, employment, etc.)

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

10740 USD / year

≈ 10740 USD / year
Out-of-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5370 USD / year

≈ 5370 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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