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Degree Plan Options - Interdisciplinary Studies, Individualized Degree Plan Concentration, B.A.
Build your degree plan around your interests and goals.
You will develop your individualized degree plan (IDP) with guidance in one of the program’s core courses, SP 310: Interdisciplinary Inquiry.
The Individualized Degree Plan (IDP) should have a focus defined by topic, theme, educational or career pathway, and show a progression from less-advanced to more advanced/specialized coursework.
Note: A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements, residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.
Individualized Degree Plan Options
All options require 36 major units, with at least 15 units taken at the upper division level. At least 9 of those 15 upper division units must be courses numbered 310 or above (i.e., courses that are NOT designated as GE). The IDP requires approved coursework planned according to one of the following options.
Option A
The 36 major units are taken in two areas of emphasis, with at least 15 units taken in each area. Courses in each emphasis area may be drawn from an existing major, minor, or certificate of study.
Option B
The 36 major units are taken in three areas of emphasis with at least 9 units in each area. Courses in each emphasis may be drawn from an existing major, minor, or certificate of study.
Option C
The 36 units are taken in at least two disciplines, plus a minor chosen from the catalog. Units taken in minor may be included in the IDP. See Minors in the catalog for options.
The IDP Core Courses
In addition to designing a degree plan that incorporates breadth and depth of courses in multiple disciplines, a sequence of required core courses introduces you to interdisciplinary thinking and modes of inquiry, and facilitates integration of the multiple disciplinary perspectives and knowledges presented in your other coursework.
- SP 210 - Minding the Gaps - Interdisciplinary Communication
- SP 310 - Interdisciplinary Inquiry
- SP 492W - Senior Capstone Project
Optional Internship or Experiential Learning
Learn More
Book an advising session with an IDP advisor to go over degree planning or explore pursuing an IDP major or explore the IDP program with a general info session with the IDP Student Support Coordinator.