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Program Descriptions

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Global Perspectives and Practices

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Global Perspectives and Practices appeals to potential students who are working in law, business, trade, media, public health, or non-profit. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in nearly every college or school, as this will be a flexible degree that familiarizes students with the complex historic and contemporary relationships and encounters that connect people and places, and the processes that shape these relationships. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in diplomacy and government, international relief work, law, business, marketing, public health, the arts, or media.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Societal Equity, and Urbanism

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Societal Equity, and Urbanism appeals to potential students who are working in local government, criminal justice, construction, architecture, or urban design. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in architecture, mathematics, computer sciences, urban studies, or social work. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers such as architecture, urban planning, public administration, law, or business.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Technology Services

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Technology Services appeals to potential students who are working as technicians, web development, IT and computer support, or sales. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in mathematics, life and physical sciences, creative arts, or social and behavioral sciences. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers such as systems administration, network administration, computer specialists, database management, database administration, computer technicians, computer security management, or web design and development

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies appeals to potential students who are working in childcare, education administration, libraries, or as teaching assistants. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in social sciences, arts, health, or education. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in education, counseling, education administration, ESL, early childcare, or special education.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Administration appeals to potential students who are working in a variety of industries including non-profit, business, education, healthcare, or project management. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in arts and sciences, business, communication, or project management. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of non-profit, business, project management, education administration and healthcare administration.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in the healthcare industry, athletics, community services, education, and business. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in math, social sciences, nutrition and health sciences, and social work. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of education, community and social services, non-profits, healthcare, therapy, mental health, or child development.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in the healthcare industry, data analysis, IT support, lab work, or business. This program will also appeal to students who have taken courses in life and physical science, business, mathematics, or social and behavioral science. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of environmental studies, health professions, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, or computer programming.

B.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences

The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in Information Technology (IT), construction, or field technician jobs, or students who have taken courses in business management, mathematics, or engineering. The potential graduates of this program will have growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of data science, software development, web development, network architecture, and a variety of engineering specialties such as civil, mechanical, and electrical.

Graduate Programs

M.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration

The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration appeals to potential students who are working in a variety of industries including non-profit, business, education, healthcare, or project management. This program will also appeal to students who have degrees in arts and sciences, business, communication, or project management. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of non-profit, business, project management, education administration and healthcare administration.

M.S. in Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication

The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication appeals to potential students working in journalism, media, non-profit, and business. This program will also appeal to students with degrees in those fields, or the humanities, and social sciences. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in project management, mobile communications, advertising, event management, marketing, market research analysis, journalism, communications, public relations, or editing.

M.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences

The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in the healthcare industry, athletics, community services, education, and business. This program will also appeal to students with a degree in health education, nursing, public health, social work, education, mathematics, or natural sciences. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in healthcare, public health agencies, medical service management, physical therapy, sports medicine, or insurance.

M.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences

The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in a variety of different work fields including the healthcare industry, data analysis, IT support, lab work, or business. This program will also appeal to students with a degree in engineering, life and physical sciences, health, computer sciences, mathematics, education, or political science. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in marketing, government, non-profit management, human resources, or natural sciences.

M.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences

The M.S. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in Information Technology (IT), construction, or field technician jobs, or students who have degrees in business, mathematics, engineering. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in aeronautics, computational engineering, government, big data, software development, finance, pharmaceuticals, and a variety of technical specializations.

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Organizational Policy, Governance, and Administration appeals to potential students who are working in a variety of industries including non-profit, business, education, healthcare, or project management. This program will also appeal to students who have degrees in arts and sciences, business, communication, or project management. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in their careers in the fields of education, non-profit, public policy, government, business, project management, education administration and healthcare administration.

Ph.D. in interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication

The Ph.D. in interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication appeals to potential students working in journalism, media, non-profit, and business. This program will also appeal to students with degrees in those fields, or the humanities, and social sciences. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in education, project management, mobile communications, advertising, event management, marketing, market research analysis, journalism, editing, communications, public relations, non-profit management, or public policy.

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health and Human Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in healthcare management, athletics, community services, education, and business. This program will also appeal to students with degrees in early childcare, education, nursing, psychology, or public health. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in education, healthcare administration, food science and nutrition, public health, policy development, or research.

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in a variety of different work fields including the healthcare industry, data analysis, IT support, lab work, or business. This program will also appeal to students with a degree in engineering, life and physical sciences, health, computer sciences, mathematics, education, or political science. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in education, marketing, business, government, non-profit management, human resources, or natural sciences.

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences

The Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Information, and Computational Sciences appeals to potential students who are working in Information Technology (IT), construction, or field technician jobs, or students who have degrees in business, mathematics, engineering. The potential graduates of this program will have advanced growth opportunities in education, business, aeronautics, computational engineering, government, big data, software development, finance, pharmaceuticals, and a variety of technical specializations.