Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies
150.
Foundations of Integrative Thought.
(3)
This course examines the purpose of integrative studies, introduced to different models of integration, and taught how to use those models to approach complex problems, intellectual questions, and challenging issues in society.
Corequisite: 399.
310.
Investigations in Research: Methodologies and Techniques.
(3)
This course explores qualitative and quantitative inquiry related to interdisciplinarity. Students will define a research problem, identify and evaluate scholarly research, while considering the interplay of processes, analysis, and ethics in a diverse world.
Corequisite: 399
311.
Experiential Research.
(3)
This course enables students to learn their concentration areas in an applied setting, while gaining practical experience. The site becomes an experiential learning lab that makes connections between course work and the 21st century workplace.
Prerequisite: 310.
Corequisite: 399.
399.
Interdisciplinary Synthesis.
(1 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
This recitation will allow students to form connectivity in their course work and use peer-to-peer learning to move from broad investigations to a concrete senior project.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
499.
Senior Seminar.
(3)
This course provides students an opportunity to synthesize the breadth and depth of their interdisciplinary studies program and produce an in-depth senior project focusing on a topic within their concentration.
Prerequisite: 311.
