Interdisciplinary Studies Network

University Requirements
• Total of 120 credit hours of course work
• Six credit hours in college writing
• Three credit hours of approved college mathematics or the equivalent by examination
General Education Requirements
• Total of 30 credit hours of General Education requirements, consisting of one foundation course and one second-level course from each of the five curricular areas in an approved sequence
• No more than 6 credit hours from the same academic discipline may be applied toward General Education requirements
Major Requirements
• Completion of a 42 to 48 credit hour major with grades of C or better
The major consists of a 24 credit core area and an 18 to 24 credit specialization, both of which offer many structured choices. You designate a core area and choose a specialization that reflects your particular interests and goals.
Core Area
Liberal studies students take 24 credits chosen from fields of study in one of these three core areas: the humanities, the social sciences, or the sciences/mathematics. Six credits must be taken in each of four fields of study. At least three credits in each of the four fields must be earned in a course numbered 300 or higher. For the sciences/mathematics core, a minimum of 6 credits in total must be taken in courses numbered 300 or higher.
Fields of Study by Core Area:
Humanities
Art, Art History, Foreign Language, Jewish Studies, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Religion
Social Sciences
American Studies, Anthropology, Communication (designated courses)*, Economics, Education (designated courses)*, History, Political Science, Psychology (designated courses)*, Sociology,
Sciences/Mathematics
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology (designated courses)*, Statistics
* Designated courses: academic counselors will provide students with a list of approved courses.
Specialization
Students complete 18 to 24 credits in a specialization that complements their core area. This specialization may be chosen from the list of 52 minors approved by the university.
Academic advising for the Liberal Studies program is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences. If you are considering this major, you should contact an advisor to discuss your options and the steps for admission and for developing an appropriate curriculum. We encourage you to call 202-885-2453 to schedule an appointment. Day and evening appointments are available.”