Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Diversity Studies Track

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies “ Diversity Studies Track is a broadly based interdisciplinary curriculum. The degree's interdisciplinary nature provides students with tools that can be applied across a spectrum of science, social behavior, and humanities, while foregrounding the importance of analyses with a focus on diversity and inclusion in such categories as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability. Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program. This track requires students to take two unique IDS Core courses, 30 credit hours of courses related to theory and representations/experiences of diversity, and select from a number of related minors such as the Women's and Gender Studies or Diversity and Social Inequality. Students interested in pursuing this B.A. degree should contact the IDS Advising team at [email protected] or 407-823-0144.

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) - Diversity Studies may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here for more information about the online program.

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Students must have declared an Interdisciplinary Studies major - Diversity Studies Track at least two semesters before graduation.
• Research, Internship, and Independent study credit may be used in this major with prior approval from Interdisciplinary Studies director. Meet with an Interdisciplinary Studies advisor for additional information.
• Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each core and restricted elective course.
• Students must consult with an Interdisciplinary Studies adviser when entering the degree program and regularly thereafter.
• Courses designated in 1. (General Education Program) and 2. (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
• Students wishing to earn an Interdisciplinary Studies degree as a double degree, double major, or second degree, must complete all fifty-four credits exclusive of credits done for the other degree(s) and/or major(s), including any minors associated with that degree.

Online Interdisciplinary Studies, BA (Diversity Studies)