The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Self-Design B.A. or B.S. options exist to allow undergraduate students to design a major in an area of academic interest that crosses disciplinary boundaries and creates a unique educational experience.
Admission to the Self-Design Major program is by application only. The first step for the student who wishes to enter the program is to identify a faculty sponsor/mentor. This sponsor will assist the student to develop an academically sound major in a chosen interdisciplinary area.
Toward the end of your coursework, you will complete a capstone course requiring you to use skills and knowledge obtained during the degree to design and implement a service-learning experience to benefit an organization in the community. Please see the Self-Design FAQ page (question 7) for a more detailed description.