Interdisciplinary Studies
Offered at IU Southeast by School of Social Sciences.
About
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies is a short-term academic program that allows you to explore multiple fields of study and gain a broader perspective on various topics. With this certificate program, you can customize your experience and choose from an array of courses from any of the schools at IU Southeast. With consultation from an advisor, you can set up a course of study that meets your specific goals.
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies is a 16-credit-hour program with required courses and electives. The course load breaks down into three areas:
Required Course: Introduction to Graduate Liberal Studies 4 credit hours
MIS Seminars (6 credit hours)
Students are required to take a minimum of six (6) hours of graduate seminars. You must take at least one (1) seminar in two different area: Humanities, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.
Electives (6 credit hours)
To complete the graduate certificate, students will choose 6 credit hours of graduate-level courses in a single field of study. You may choose from among courses offered by the Schools of Arts and Letters, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences as well as from those offered by the professional schools: Business, Education, and Nursing.
Careers
A Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies provides you with additional education beyond the bachelor's degree to further your current career or pursue something in another field. You can apply your skills to real-world problems and enhance your academic and professional profile.
Some examples of career that you can pursue with this certificate include:
- Journalism
- Project management
- Human resources
Certificate holders often continue their graduate studies in a degree or professional program.