The UW-Parkside Interdisciplinary Studies Program
Concentrations that fit your interests and needs
The Interdisciplinary Studies major is a broad, flexible program with a breadth of coverage in several behavioral and social sciences. Students whose interests and career goals transcend the boundaries of a single discipline find this a challenging and appropriate choice. Across the major, critical thinking combined with the ability to identify and interrelate meaning among a variety of broad areas and disciplines are then applied to and connected with practical workplace applications and settings.
Who are our students?
Students are independent and self-directed adults with clear educational and career goals. Students are often transfer students and students who have a variety of interests. Students will graduate with a bachelor of arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Three tracks and a Leadership Certificate are offered within the major….
Independently Designed Theme
- Students work with a program adviser to develop a program of study built around a particular theme or problem in the social and behavioral sciences.
Organizational Studies
- Offered in the Weekend College format.
- Each 3-credit class meets on either Friday night, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon over 10-week sessions – students can take 3-9 credits during each session.
- Students with 45-60 credits are eligible to enroll.
- Designed to help students understand the structures, operations, and functions of complex organizations in both the public and private sectors.
- Courses are taught by UW-Parkside faculty.
Women’s Studies Concentration
- Offered through on-campus and distance education courses offered by other participants in the UW System Women’s Studies collaborative major.
Leadership Certificate
- Gives students an enhanced understanding of the personal qualities, interpersonal dynamics and social patterns that influence leadership efforts.
- Provides conceptual and theoretical frameworks applicable to real-world situations and helps students develop their own leadership style.
- Three Leadership Certificate tracks are available: project management, grassroots leadership, and organization leadership.
- Offered in the Weekend College format.
- The four required courses can be completed in a calendar year.
The Keys to Our Success:
- Ideal Location: UW-Parkside is an easy commute for individuals living and working in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
- Affordable: UW-Parkside is affordably priced. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. Grants and scholarships may be available.
- Convenient Scheduling: Classes are offered during weekend and evening sessions, in addition to the traditional daytime format.
