Design a degree around your passions and goals, and build a future shaped by your unique path through our interdisciplinary studies program.
Many careers these days don’t fit neatly into a single major. Your education doesn’t have to, either.
As a student in our interdisciplinary studies program, you’ll create a personalized academic path that blends courses from multiple majors to match your interests and prepare you for a career that requires expertise across fields.
Whether you want to combine science and art, policy and ethics, or media and technology, the interdisciplinary program empowers you to design a one-of-a-kind degree. With guidance from faculty mentors, you’ll bring together courses from different departments to build the exact knowledge and skills you need for the future you envision.
Students pursue either a BA or BS and combine coursework from three or more disciplines, creating an education that is as unique as their ambitions.
My interdisciplinary degree was a fantastic opportunity to follow my dream of becoming a professional puppeteer.
Sebastiano Ricci ’20
designed his own interdisciplinary degree focused on puppetry, combining courses in performance, design and storytelling
Student Research and Creative Work
Students of our interdisciplinary studies program have pursued projects that combine disciplines in creative and unexpected ways. Our distinguished faculty are active scholars and guide students in exploring how their ideas intersect with other disciplines. Recent student projects have combined philosophy with medical ethics, climate science, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), demonstrating how interdisciplinary approaches can address complex and global challenges.
As an interdisciplinary student, you can:
- Present your research at Adelphi’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference
- Access funding, mentorship, and resources through the SPARK Center (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research, and Knowledge) to turn innovative, cross-disciplinary ideas into life-changing projects
The Art of Microbiology
Nina Tchavtchanidze ’24, MS ’26, merged her passion for art with her love of biology to cultivate bacteria into living paintings. Guided by associate professor of biology Jonna Coombs, PhD, and enriched by hands-on internships as a two-time Jaggar Community Fellow, she presented her interdisciplinary project at Adelphi’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference, demonstrating how interdisciplinary learning can spark innovative, real-world work.
Student Life and Hands-On Learning
Interdisciplinary studies students are encouraged to engage with experiences across campus.
Internship Opportunities
Adephi students can pursue internships that bridge multiple fields, providing hands-on experience, professional networking and skills that directly prepare them for their chosen careers.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Join a variety of campus clubs and student-led organizations that spark creativity, cultural exploration, advocacy and collaboration. Connect with peers and pursue your passions outside the classroom.
High School Programs
High school students can work directly with Adelphi University professors and students to explore new ideas, connect different fields of study, and begin to shape a unique academic path.
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