About
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS) incorporates various interdisciplinary units in the College of Liberal Arts ranging from area studies, ethnic studies, to comparative studies. While each of our programs of study share the value of interdisciplinarity, our approaches range from multidisciplinary—in which people from different disciplines collaborate, interdisciplinary—in which knowledge and methods from different disciplines are integrated, to transdisciplinary—in which a new unity of intellectual frameworks are created beyond the originating disciplines. Despite this variation in approach, our units all recognize the need and value of interdisciplinary approaches to integrate and synthesize knowledge to provide a fuller understanding of a topic.
Choose Your Path
Start with a primary major to build a strong foundation, then amplify your journey with a double major or Degree Plus for a powerful interdisciplinary edge—without extra time or tuition. Want more customization? Add a minor to explore your personal passions. Ready for the next level? Pursue a MA or PhD or specialize with certificates and concentrations. Wherever you are in your journey—future student or current student—your path starts here.
Programs
Explore your interests and expand your perspective with undergraduate majors and minors in fields like African American Studies, American Studies, Global Studies, Linguistics, and more. Go deeper with minors in emerging areas such as Critical Disability Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and LGBTQ Studies. Take the next step with graduate programs—including MAs, PhDs, and certificates in American Studies, Linguistics, and interdisciplinary concentrations.
Courses
Our programs and courses blend diverse disciplines, methods, and perspectives to foster innovative thinking and problem-solving. By working across fields, we create new knowledge and develop transformative solutions for the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. We offer a variety of courses that are designed to meet the unique requirements of each program, ensuring students gain specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to their chosen field.
Research
Our faculty, including those housed in SIS, jointly appointed, and affiliated with our programs, engage in innovative research and scholarship across a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, contributing to new insights and advancing knowledge.
What's Happening
Discover ways to get involved, stay connected, and make the most of your experience. Check out upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, and more.