Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum

Create a customized program of study by drawing on the diversity and strength of the academic disciplines housed at Nova Southeastern University's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. Considering that most careers require multiple skills and perspectives, you will be ready for the realities of the marketplace. This major is grounded in the liberal arts and promotes the acquisition of “soft skills” highly valued by employers. You can design a course of study that best fits your academic or professional aspirations. It also offers the option of a clear path to medical school and the health sciences through the humanities and social sciences. Take ownership of your educational arc with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Core Courses (13 credits)
Credits
INDS 2901
Interdisciplinary Readings Seminar (INDS 2901 / Credits: 1 )
1
INST 1500
Global Issues (INST 1500 / Credits: 3 )
3
SPCH 1010
Public Speaking (SPCH 1010 / Credits: 3 )
3
HIPS 4900
Senior Seminar Capstone (HIPS 4900 / Credits: 3 )
3
One of the following courses (3 credits)
Credits
PHIL 3010
Ethical Issues in Communication (PHIL 3010 / Credits: 3 )
3
PHIL 3180 or PHIL 3180H
Biomedical Ethics or Biomedical Ethics Honors (PHIL 3180 or PHIL 3180H / Credits: 3 )
3
PHIL 3200
Ethics and Sport (PHIL 3200 / Credits: 3 )
3
PHIL 3360
Environmental Ethics (PHIL 3360 / Credits: 3 )
3
PHIL 3300
Ethics of War and Peace (PHIL 3300 / Credits: 3 )
3
Required Courses (21-24 credits)
Credits
2000-level or higher
Any LITR or HIST (2000-level or higher / Credits: 3 )
3
2000-level or higher
Any LITR or HIST (2000-level or higher / Credits: 3 )
3
Any arts, humanities, and social sciences minor ( )
Required Courses (41 credits)
Credits
2000-level or higher
Any two LITR or HIST (2000-level or higher / Credits: 6 )
6
BIOL
Two semesters of Biology with lab (or equivalent) (BIOL / Credits: 8 )
8
CHEM
Two semesters of Chemistry with lab (or equivalent) (CHEM / Credits: 8 )
8
CHEM
Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with lab (or equivalent) (CHEM / Credits: 8 )
8
PHYS
Two semesters of Physics with lab (or equivalent) (PHYS / Credits: 8 )
8
MATH
One semester of Mathematics (college level) (MATH / Credits: 3 )
3

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

4-Year Plan of Study


See the entire program at a glance. The four-year plan of study will assist you in planning your future at NSU. It presents an overall idea of the order in which courses might be taken in a four-year plan during a student's college career.