For the student wishing to explore more disciplines than would
normally be provided by selecting a major and a minor field, the
interdisciplinary major gives the option of broader coverage.
Interdisciplinary studies employs a holistic approach that
consciously applies a methodology from more than one discipline
(integration) to examine a person’s work, central theme, issue,
problem, topic, or experience. This may give the student a
better basis for such careers as advertising, business, law, or
the ministry. At the same time, the interdisciplinary major
should not be viewed as an escape from choosing a major in a
single academic discipline. The student should realize that,
though the interdisciplinary major seeks to provide some depth
in each of two academic disciplines, it will not give the same
in depth grasp of a discipline that choice of a major in a
single field would. Acceptance into the Major Each student
seeking a major in interdisciplinary studies must complete the
application form, which can be obta