The College of Arts and Sciences offers Interdisciplinary Programs of study for students who want to pursue a degree that allows them to take coursework in related but different academic departments.  These Interdisciplinary Programs are coordinated by special administrative committees composed of faculty members drawn together by their interest in a particular subject not defined by boundaries of the traditional academic disciplines.  Interdisciplinary Programs that offer a first major are:  Actuarial Science, American Studies, Chinese and Japanese Studies, Environmental Science, Geoscience, International Economics and Cultural Affairs, and International Service.  Interdisciplinary Programs that offer a complementary major are: Modern European Studies, Pre-Seminary Studies and Youth, and Family and Education Ministry.  (A complementary major is a major which enhances and expands a first major.  This major may not be a first major.)  A departmental second major, a complementary major, or departmental minor may be added to the Interdisciplinary Programs with approval from the Dean’s office.  Another option to consider is adding an Interdisciplinary Minor to a departmental major.  Interdisciplinary Minors are currently offered in American Studies, American Indian Studies, Applied Statistics, Business Administration, Chinese and Japanese Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Geoscience, Human Aging, Fundamentals of Business, Peace and Social Justice, Political Communication, and Urban Studies.

As an Exploratory student, your advisor can help you sort through these options, and others, as you aim to find the program of study that will prepare you to meet future career goals and that corresponds with your strengths, skills, interests and aptitudes.