Shape your educational journey and design a degree that supports your interests from courses across our curriculum.
An interdisciplinary studies degree can be your door to a world of academic adventure. It invites you to explore multiple fields of study and connect the dots between them, giving you a unique perspective.
Combine coursework from multiple departments to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind education. Tailor your degree to your specific intellectual pursuits and professional goals, whether they’re in the visual or performing arts, social sciences, natural sciences, formal sciences or humanities. Our flexible bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies and our bachelor of arts interdisciplinary studies program let you determine how you want your education structured, so you can find the most success and satisfaction from your degree.
A fantastic opportunity for me to finally follow my dream of becoming a professional puppeteer…I talked to my adviser, John Drew, and he was totally down for the idea.
A degree in interdisciplinary studies allows you to combine studies from three or more departments to create a unique, one-of-a-kind education. Depending on your interests, you have the option to pursue a BA or a BS. Both degrees must satisfy the University’s general education requirements. Interdisciplinary studies majors pursuing a BA must complete Level IV of a foreign language or elect to sit for the language competency examination to be exempt from the reading competency requirement.
For students interested in becoming a teacher, you can gain two degrees in just five years, through the Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP) offered in association with Adelphi’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education. The five-year baccalaureate/master’s program allows students to complete their interdisciplinary major and also fulfill courses in education that will lead to New York State teaching certification.
How do you get to Sesame Street? Design your own major in puppetry and take it to your dream career in Broadway’s Winnie the Pooh, on Sesame Workshop—and even on a Super Bowl commercial featuring Cookie Monster.
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
All undergraduate interdisciplinary studies majors have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
Rather than boxed you into a single major, an interdisciplinary studies degree builds connections between traditional disciplines and invites you to embrace their exciting intersections. It’s about asking big questions and finding creative solutions through combining approaches from different fields.
Yes. With an interdisciplinary studies degree, you’ll be able to think critically and communicate complex ideas, as well as be equipped to teach a wide range of subjects and create engaging lessons connecting different disciplines.
You will be prepared to pursue careers in fields as diverse as education, the health sciences, research, business, law, journalism and social work. Your unique combination of skills and knowledge will enhance your résumé.
