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Program checklist · B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

West Chester University of Pennsylvania · West Chester, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
94-113
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216764
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216764_2c2e7113
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

general education · 0 items

    Academic Foundations

    3 items
    1. First Year Experience requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. English Composition requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6-7
    3. Mathematics requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4

    MAT 103 or higher

    3 items
    1. Interdisciplinary requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. Diverse Communities requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. Ethics requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Distributed Disciplinary Foundations

    4 items
    1. Science requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6-8
    2. Behavioral & Social Science requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    3. Humanities requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    4. Arts requirement
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS

    0 items

      University Requirements

      2 items
      1. Writing Emphasis requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        9
      2. Speaking Emphasis requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      Degree Requirements

      1 item
      1. Language/Culture requirement
        Not resolved to a course
        0-15

      Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation.

      0 items

        Capstone requirement

        0 items

          MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

          major core · 0 items

            Required Courses

            1 item
            1. IDS 300
              Interdisciplinary Practice and Theory
              As published: “Interdisciplinary Practice and Theory 1”
              3

            STEM-H Course

            1 item
            1. Select a 3-credit course in BIO, BME, CHE, CSC, CSD, CST, CSW, ENV, ESS, EXS, HEA, MAT, NSG, NTD, PHY, PPD, SCB, SCI, SMD, STA
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Behavioral and Social Science Course

            1 item
            1. Select a 3-credit course in ANT, CPL, CRJ, ECO, EDA, EDP, GEO, GST, PLN, PMG, PSC, PSY, RUX, SOC, SWO, PAX, WOS, or YES.
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Humanities Course

            1 item
            1. Select a 3-credit course in AMS, CLS, COM, CRW, ENG, DHM, HIS, JRN, LAN, LIN, LIT, LNC, MDC, PHI, WRT, WRH, or a second language.
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Arts Course

            1 item
            1. Select a 3-credit course in AMA, ARH, ART, DAN, MHL, MTC, MUS, THA, or FLM (including second language courses on foreign film).
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Minor/Self-Designed Concentration

            concentration · 1 item
            1. Students must select at least one minor and consult with an advisor to design a concentration focused on areas of interest or future goals.
              Not resolved to a course
              15

            Electives

            electives · 0 items

              Electives selected to reach 120 total credits. May include BA language requirement and courses used to satisfy the minor. All students need a minimum of 42 credits of Advanced Standing coursework across the entire degree.

              electives · 0 items

                Capstone Requirement

                1 item
                1. IDS 490
                  Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
                  As published: “Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone 2”
                  3
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