2022–2023 Walden University Catalog (March 2022)

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2022–2023 Walden University Catalog (March 2022)

BS in Interdisciplinary Studies [Limited Offerings in Fall Quarter 2020 and Winter Quarter 2021]

Return to: School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies

The BS in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program provides students a comprehensive approach and the tools to understand and respond to complex situations, issues, and problems that might arise within a business, family environment, organization, or community. In this program, students achieve mastery of interdisciplinary methods of solving problems using a project-oriented approach to critical thinking, civic discourse, and socially-constructed knowledge. Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies program become the future knowledge creators and innovators needed to see and solve increasingly complex issues in organizations, the public sphere, and society.

Note: This program is currently only available for admission for students who have completed high school or the equivalent in 2019 or 2020. Upon successful completion of the first four courses, students will be eligible to earn a professional certificate in Foundations for Leading Inclusive Social Change.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BS Interdisciplinary Studies, students will be able to:

Comprehend and translate terminology across multiple program areas and perspectives.
Use symbols, metaphors, and models to communicate your understanding of complex issues.
Demonstrate systemic interdisciplinary reasoning.
Demonstrate inclusive thinking and techniques of integration to move toward interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving and decision-making.
Conduct, analyze, and apply interdisciplinary research.
Understand the importance of solving problems alongside individuals with multiple perspectives.
Evaluate the relevance of contextual factors to understand an issue.

Degree Requirements

180 total quarter credits
General education courses (45 cr.)
Interdisciplinary core experience courses (40 cr.)
Emphasis courses (60 cr.)
Elective courses (30 cr.)
Capstone course (5 cr.)

Curriculum

General Education Courses (45 cr.)

SLDR 1001 - Leverage Your Leadership Skills
SSOC 1001 - Living and Learning in an Intercultural World
SSOC 2000 - Social Problems
SSTA 1001 - Statistics for Decision Making
ENGL 1010 - Writing With Confidence and Purpose♦
SHMN 3001 - Modern Popular Culture
COMM 4001 - Intercultural Communication♦
SPHL 2001 - Ethics
Students select one additional course in math or natural sciences from the general education section of the Walden University Catalog.
Note: A minimum of 55 quarter credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000- or 4000-level courses as either general education or elective options. Students should consult their student success advisor if they have questions about individual program requirements.

Core Courses (40 cr.)

Emphasis Courses (60 cr.)

Students must choose two emphases. Each emphasis consists of six required courses from another Walden undergraduate program.

Accounting Emphasis (30 cr.)

Business Administration Emphasis (30 cr.)

Child Development Emphasis (30 cr.)

Communication Emphasis (30 cr.)

Computer Information Systems Emphasis (30 cr.)

Criminal Justice Emphasis (30 cr.)

Forensic Psychology Emphasis (30 cr.)

Health Studies Emphasis (30 cr.)

Human Services Emphasis (30 cr.)

Information Technology Emphasis (30 cr.)

Instructional Design and Technology Emphasis (30 cr.)

Political Science and Public Administration Emphasis (30 cr.)

Psychology Emphasis (30 cr.)

Public Health Emphasis (30 cr.)

Self-Designed Emphasis (30 cr.)

Must be approved by the program director. Students should contact their student success advisor for assistance with the Self-Designed option.

Electives (30 cr.)

Choose six courses from general education , BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, or other Walden bachelor’s degree programs. At least 55 credits must be at the 3000–4000 level. Elective credits should total 30 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements.

Capstone (5 cr.)

Students must complete the following course:

IDST 4080 - Capstone—Interdisciplinary Methodology

Required Course Sequence

Students take the following general education courses in the following sequence prior to completing their remaining courses.

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	SLDR 1001 - Leverage Your Leadership Skills	5 cr.
	SSOC 1001 - Living and Learning in an Intercultural World	5 cr.
	SSTA 1001 - Statistics for Decision Making	5 cr.
	SSOC 2000 - Social Problems	5 cr.
2	ENGL 1010 - Writing With Confidence and Purpose♦	5 cr.
	SHMN 3001 - Modern Popular Culture	5 cr.
	COMM 4001 - Intercultural Communication♦	5 cr.
	SPHL 2001 - Ethics	5 cr.