Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies
Overview
Arizona Christian University offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS). The IDS degree programs present the opportunity for students to work with their academic advisors to design a course of study to meet their specific vocational and intellectual goals. The students complete ACU’s CORE, four IDS core courses that support the development of critical thinking, research evaluation, and effective communication, and two minor programs chosen from 32+ options. Additionally, the program allows for the completion of a third minor, or a student-selected series of elective courses to complete the IDS program.
Why Interdisciplinary Studies at ACU?
In addition to the application of specific disciplines to related occupations, the IDS degree provides unique opportunities for graduates to practice across disciplines, synthesize diverse ideas, and to work in highly collaborative settings.
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate holistic, critical, logical, and creative thinking through reading, speaking, and writing (print and online) while integrating a biblical worldview.
- Investigate and synthesize constructs and processes from diverse academic disciplines.
- Describe and evaluate major historical and contemporary human ideas, ethical systems, and philosophies.
- Examine and experience career opportunities related to their chosen academic disciplines.
- Evaluate discipline-specific research literature and produce original research and arguments.
What will I study?
IDS students’ programs are individualized by combining 2 minors chosen from 32+ options, several student-selected elective courses, and courses to support the development of critical thinking, research evaluation, and effective communication. All IDS students study:
- Logic
- Professional Writing
- Contemporary Ethics
- Humanities
Career Paths
Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates are prepared to enter a variety of career positions, including:
- Consultant
- Communication Expert
- Human Resources Specialist
- Educators
- Political Scientist
- Marketing Specialist
School of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
Arizona Christian University
Building 2000
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone:
(602) 489-5300
Email:
[email protected]
Academic Major Courses
Core requirements accumulate to 30 credits, 15 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies and 8 credits of foreign language courses (B.A.) or 8 credits of science courses (B.S.). 3 credits of Upper Division Biblical and Theological Studies electives are required.
Note: Courses with an asterisk (*) carry a pre-requisite.
Campus
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 301 | Logic | 3 |
| ENG 380 | Professional Writing* | 3 |
| PHI 402 | Contemporary Ethics | 3 |
| IDS 490 | Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Choose Two | Accounting Behavioral Health Biblical Studies Intensive Biology Business Child Development Christian Ministries Communication Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Entrepreneurship Family Studies General Science History Humanties Marketing Math Management Music Non-Profit Management Organizational Leadership Physical Education Political Economy Political Science Secondary Education Sociology Spanish Sport Management | 18 |
| Sport Psychology | 19 | |
| Athletic Coaching | 20 |
Online
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI 301 | Logic | 3 |
| ENG 380 | Professional Writing* | 3 |
| PHI 402 | Contemporary Ethics | 3 |
| IDS 490 | Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Choose Two | Behavioral Health Biblical Studies Intensive Business Christian Ministries Communication Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Family Studies Secondary Education | 18 |