Individualized Studies Concentration
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science - Individualized Studies Concentration Requirements
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies Major with a Concentration in Individualized Studies 49-50 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 6 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (** ^) | ||
| INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE (^) | ||
| Select one course from the following methods and statistics courses | 3 | |
| RESEARCH METHODS (^) | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS STATISTICS (^) | ||
| APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR (^) | ||
or SOWK 3000 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR | |
or PA 3000 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR | |
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING (^) | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (^) | ||
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
| SOCIAL STATISTICS (^) | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS (^) | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (** ^) | ||
| STATISTICAL METHODS I (^) | ||
| Additional hours to be determined in consultation with the advisor | 5-6 | |
| Hours to be determined in consultation with advisor | 36 | |
Plan must include a total of at least 18 credits of 3000/4000 Level coursework and 36 total credits from any academic programs in the university to build content knowledge in specific areas of focus. Must draft an intentional plan of study with the Interdisciplinary Studies advisor before being eligible to declare the Individualized concentration. | ||
This academic plan may include one or more semesters of study abroad, or internships, if appropriate. | ||
| College Breadth | ||
| College of Arts and Sciences’ college breadth requirement satisfied by this major | ||
| BS Cognate Requirement | 15 | |
| See advisor | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science - Individualized Studies Concentration Four-Year Plan
| 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 – Add Global Diversity | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
*ENGL 1150: Appropriate English placement required. | ||
Note: 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** | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science without lab | 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 U.S. Diversity requirement | ||
*** Social Science #3 must be from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts #3 * | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science with lab** | 4 | |
*Humanities/Fine Arts class #3 must come from 2nd discipline. | ||
** NPS with Lab course must come from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major course | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Cognate course* | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Approved Research Course** | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
*Fifteen hours of Cognate courses are required for the Bachelor of Science degree and should be taken in one discipline that the student is not already studying. Cognates should be approved by the major advisor. | ||
**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 | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Upper-division major course | 3 | |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Additional Major course or Elective | 3 | |
| Writing in the Discipline Course* | 3 | |
*Requires ENGL 1160 | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INDS 4950 | INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE (*) | 3 |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Diversity requirement class or Elective | 3 | |
| Additional major course or Elective | 3 | |
| Additional major course or Elective | 3 | |
*INDS 4950: Senior status and permission of instructor is required | ||
Note: If U.S. Diversity or Global Diversity University requirements have not been met, the student should take a class that fulfills the missing requirement(s). | ||
If below 120 earned credits, the student should take additional classes in a focus area, cognate area, or University elective. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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