In
concentration with a faculty advisor, students may
develop a major in interdepartmental studies to suit
their particular needs and interests.
Interdepartmental studies majors have the advantage of
being able to select from all courses at the SIU
campuses offering this degree. Courses selected must
relate to a major offered by SIU.
Students may develop an interdepartmental studies
major only after successfully completing the freshman
year. The supervising faculty member must be expert in
at least one of the subject areas involved in the
program of study. The faculty member and the student
prepare a tentative outline of courses to submit to
the study center Academics Committee for approval. If
the program of study is approved, it is placed in the
student's permanent file.
NOTE: Many graduate institutions require a standard
program of undergraduate study with a declared
departmental major. Students who intend to continue
their studies beyond the undergraduate level are
therefore advised to select a specific major related
to their graduate field rather than a major in
interdepartmental studies.
Admission
Requirements:
12th class / grade
BA Degree
Requirements
The
degree of Bachelor of Arts is
conferred upon students who have successfully
completed the following requirements.
General Requirements
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Students must earn a minimum of 124 semester credits
including all required courses.
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No
more than 2 credits in physical education may be
included in the 124 credit requirement.
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A
cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above
must be earned.
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The
final 33 credits must be completed in residence at
Schiller International University.
BA
- Interdepartmental Studies