Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts < University of Nebraska Omaha

To obtain a B.A. with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies, a student must fulfill university, college, and program requirements. As an interdisciplinary major of at least 50 hours, this major meets the College breadth requirement. Other hour requirements follow:

46 hours of University General Education courses
Most majors do not complete 46 hours of coursework solely for the purpose of meeting University General Education requirements. Instead they select courses that meet multiple requirements.
16 hours foreign language requirement
50 hours of major courses
At least 8 hours of electives

TOTAL HOURS: 120

Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
INDS 1000	INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
INDS 4950	INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE
One approved research course		3-4
Approved courses include but are not limited to the following:
BSAD 3160	MANAGERIAL STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (4 credit hours)
CRCJ 2510	RESEARCH METHODS
CRCJ/SOWK/PA 3000	APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR
PSCI 2000	INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING
PSCI 3000	QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYC 3130	STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOC 2130	SOCIAL STATISTICS
SOC 3510	RESEARCH METHODS
STAT 1530	ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
STAT 3000	STATISTICAL METHODS I
Elective hours to be determined in consultation with the advisor		5-11

Integrative Studies or Individualized Studies Concentration		30-36
Optional
This academic plan may include one or more semesters of study abroad, or internships, if appropriate.
Total Credits		50-51

Concentration in Exploratory Studies

If you are a first-year student with fewer than 45 credits who has not declared a major or been admitted to the major of your choice, you will be admitted to Exploratory Studies. In this concentration, you will enjoy an immediate academic home that allows you to explore different disciplines and programs by taking Exploratory Studies 1000, designed to give you knowledge about various majors and minors at UNO, as well as enroll in general education courses that help you explore a best-fit major while satisfying your general education requirements. You will engage in cross-curricular academic advising, career assessment, guided exploration of majors and careers, mentoring, and programming designed to provide you the support you need as you figure out your best-fit major. You will have the opportunity to interact with advisors, faculty, peer mentors, and professionals from different fields in order to discover your passions and make an informed decision on a major. Exploratory Studies majors are required to declare a major within their first 45 credit hours in any college, which includes the option to switch to either the Integrative Studies or Individualized Studies concentrations in Interdisciplinary Studies (see below).

Course Requirement

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
EXPL 1000	EXPLORATORY STUDIES	3

Concentration in Individualized Studies

This academic plan allows you to create your own major through individual, complementary courses. Your plan must include a total of at least 18 credits of upper-division coursework and 36 total credits from any academic programs in the university to build content knowledge in specific areas of focus. Students must draft an intentional plan of study with the Interdisciplinary Studies advisor before being eligible to declare the Individualized concentration.

Concentration in Integrative Studies

This academic plan allows you to create your own major by combining established minor programs of study. Your plan must include two minors (or more, depending on the student's interest) from any academic program in the university to build content knowledge in specific areas of focus. Students must complete all requirements of each minor program of study, with at least 18 credit hours coming from upper-division courses.

Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies-Individualized Studies concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall		Credits
INDS 1000	INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES	3
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*)	3
CMST 1110 or CMST 2120	PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE	3
Humanities/Fine Arts**		3
Social Science**		3
*ENGL 1150 requires appropriate English placement.
** Social Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Natural/Physical Sciences should be used for focus area exploration. When a student knows what disciplines they will be studying, they should take the introductory class to the discipline, if offered as a Social Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and/or Natural/Physical Sciences gen ed in order to avoid prerequisite delays.
	Credits	15
Spring
ENGL 1160	ENGLISH COMPOSITION II	3
Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy*		3-4
Humanities/Fine Arts Add U.S. Diversity component		3
Natural/Physical Science		3
Social Science**		3
*It is generally recommended students take MATH 1300. The student should talk with an advisor before enrolling in an alternative Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy class to ensure the necessary class is taken for their intended focus areas.
** Social Science course must be from 2nd discipline.
	Credits	15-16
Sophomore
Fall
Natural/Physical Science with lab*		4
Foreign Language sequence #1**		5
Elective course		3
Major course		3
*NPS with Lab course must come from a 2nd discipline.
** Foreign Language course 1110 will satisfy a Humanity/Fine Arts course and Global Diversity. If satisfying the BA language requirement differently, please consult with your advisor, as you'll need to add a HFA, global diversity course, and some electives.
	Credits	15
Spring
Foreign Language sequence class #2		5
Elective course		3
Major course		3
Major course		3
Major course		3
	Credits	17
Junior
Fall
Foreign Language sequence class #3		3
Major course		3
Major course		3
Upper-division major course		3
Approved Research Course*		3
*Students should take a Research class that best fits their chosen areas of study. STEM and Social Science Statistic/Research courses have a mathematics/quantitative literacy prerequisite. Humanities Research courses generally have a composition prerequisite. Meet with an advisor for options.
	Credits	15
Spring
Foreign Language sequence class #4		3
Major course		3
Upper-division major course		3
Upper-division major course		3
Upper-division major course		3
	Credits	15
Senior
Fall
Upper-division major course		3
Upper-division major course		3
Writing in the Discipline course*		3
Additional major course or Elective		3
Additional major course or Elective		3
*Writing in the Discipline course requires ENGL 1160.
	Credits	15
Spring
INDS 4950	INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE	3
Additional major course or Elective		3
Additional major course or Elective		3
Additional major course or Elective		3
Additional major course or Elective		1
*Senior status and permission of instructor is required
Note: If student will have earned fewer than 120 credits by end of semester, they should take additional classes in a focus area or University electives.
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	120-121

This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an Interdisciplinary Studies advisor for further guidance.

This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change

Additional Information About this Plan:

University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.

Placement Exams:
For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php

**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study

Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall		Credits
ENGL 1150	ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*)	3
CMST 1110 or CMST 2120	PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE	3
INDS 1000	INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES	3
Humanities/Fine Arts**		3
Social Science**		3
*ENGL 1150 requires appropriate English placement.
** Social Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Natural/Physical Sciences should be used for focus area exploration.
	Credits	15
Spring
ENGL 1160	ENGLISH COMPOSITION II	3
Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy*		3-4
Humanities/Fine Arts Add U.S. Diversity**		3
Natural/Physical Science		3
Social Science – Add U.S. Diversity**		3
*It is generally recommended students take MATH 1300. The student should talk with an advisor before enrolling in an alternative Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy class to ensure the necessary class is taken for their intended focus areas.
** Humanities/Fine Arts class #2 and/or Social Science #3 can also complete the U.S. Diversity requirement if not already met.
** Social Science #3 must come from a 2nd discipline.
	Credits	15-16
Sophomore
Fall
Foreign Language sequence class #1*		5
Natural/Physical Science with lab**		4
Minor One course		3
Elective		3
Foreign Language Placement Exam prerequisite (Prerequisite placement exam applies only if a student has prior coursework in the foreign language they wish to study.) FLNG level 1110 counts as a Humanity/Fine Arts course with global diversity. If satisfying language differently, please consult with your advisor, as you may need to add a HFA, global diversity, and possibly electives to your plan of study.
** NPS with Lab must come from a 2nd discipline.
	Credits	15
Spring
Foreign Language sequence class #2		5
Elective		3
Minor One course		3
Minor Two course		3
Minor Two course		3
	Credits	17
Junior
Fall
Foreign Language sequence class #3		3
Minor One upper-division course*		3
Minor One upper-division course*		3
Minor Two upper-division course*		3
Approved Statistics/Research Course^		3
Most minors require 9 credit hours of upper-division work, though some may require more. Students should be aware of their minor requirements.
*Students should take a Research class that best fits their chosen areas of study. STEM and Social Science Statistic/Research courses have a mathematics/quantitative literacy prerequisite. Humanities Research courses generally have a composition prerequisite. Meet with an advisor for options.
	Credits	15
Spring
Foreign Language sequence class #4		3
Minor One upper-division course		3
Minor One upper-division course		3
Minor Two upper-division course		3
Minor Two upper-division course		3
	Credits	15
Senior
Fall
Minor Two upper-division course		3
Writing in the Discipline course*		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three course, or Elective		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three course, or Elective		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective		3
Note: Students may pursue a third minor instead of taking additional courses in their first two minors or electives. If a student plans to select a third minor, they should begin taking courses for the third minor sophomore year to ensure courses will be offered and requirements can be completed.
*Writing in the Discipline course requires ENGL 1160.
	Credits	15
Spring
INDS 4950	INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE	3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective		3
Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective		1
*Senior status and permission of instructor is required
Note: If student will have earned fewer than 120 credits by end of semester, they should take additional classes in a focus area or University electives.
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	120-121