Interdisciplinary Studies at Faulkner University allows individual students to develop a curriculum that combines several disciplines or academic departments. This is a good choice for students who have multiple areas of interest and who want to make connections between areas of study. Earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Faulkner University is an opportunity to develop important practical skills in critical thinking that will benefit you while pursuing lifelong learning, advanced degree programs, and successful careers.
Building on a Christian Foundation
The bachelor’s degree program for Interdisciplinary Studies fits well with the Christian values of Faulkner University. Choosing several academic disciplines and creating an integrated body of work or capstone experience encourages the development of the whole person. Our students know about Faulkner and the University’s foundation on Christian faith because they benefit from an educational atmosphere that fosters discussions around ethics, personal development, and spirituality.
Interdisciplinary Studies Program Goals
The objectives of the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program are wide-reaching. The intent is to broaden the intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills of the student. By studying two or three disciplines and developing creative new concepts, students are encouraged to problem solve and make important contributions to human understanding. The program's goals are outlined below:
- Solve problems in professional settings with creativity and mental discipline through the study and integration of ideas from multiple disciplines.
- Apply critical thinking skills to any situation, across multiple disciplines, through experiment, research, and investigation.
- Appreciate beliefs, cultures, and perspectives other than the student’s own, as expressed by individuals or groups.
- Communicate appropriately in professional, cultural, and social contexts through multiple means of expression.
Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Studies
A total of 120 hours is required to graduate with a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Faulkner University requires at least 36 upper-level credits for all bachelor’s degrees.
Core Curriculum (50 hours)
- Christian Literacy: 18 hours
- Biblical Worldview I: 3 hours
- Biblical Worldview II: 3 hours
- Understanding Biblical Literature: 3 hours
- Christian Ethics: 3 hours
- Marriage and Family Relations: 3 hours
- Christian Cultural Heritage: 3 hours
- Cultural Heritage Literacy: 9 hours
- Western Tradition I: 3 hours
- Western Tradition II: 3 hours
- American Cultural Heritage: 3 hours
- Mathematical and Scientific Literacy: 7 hours
- Finite Mathematics (or higher): 3 hours
- Choose one science core course with accompanying lab: 4 hours
- Information and Communication Literacy: 9 hours
- English Composition I: 3 hours
- English Composition II: 3 hours
- Choose one literature core course: 3 hours
- Personal and Social Literacy: 7 hours
- Lifetime Fitness: 3 hours
- Faulkner Foundations or Faulkner Foundations Transfer: 1 hour
- Choose one social or behavioral science core course: 3 hours
Professional Literacy (55 hours)
- Departmental Requirements: 10 hours
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies: 3 hours
- Introduction of Capstone Experience: 1 hour
- Interdisciplinary Capstone Experience: 3 hours
- Choose one of the following: 3 hours
- Technical Writing or Advanced Composition
- Cognate Courses (15-24 hours per cognate): 45 hours
- Choose either two or three cognates
- General Electives: 15 hours
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Adult Program)
There are slight differences in the curriculum requirements for the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Adult Learner program. The total hours required for graduation remain the same, 120 hours.
Core Curriculum (50 hours)
- Christian Literacy: 12 hours
- Biblical Worldview I: 3 hours
- Biblical Worldview II: 3 hours
- Understanding Biblical Literature: 3 hours
- Christian Ethics: 3 hours
- Cultural Heritage Literacy: 3 hours
- Choose one course in humanities or history
- Mathematical and Scientific Literacy: 9 hours
- College Mathematics or higher: 3 hours
- Natural or Physical Science Requirement – one course from: 3 hours
- Perspectives in Biology
- Environmental Science
- Chemistry and Society
- Physical Science I
- Physical Science II
- Mathematics or Natural or Physical Science: 3 hours
- Choose one additional course in math or science
- Information and Communication Literacy: 9 hours
- English Composition I: 3 hours
- English Composition II: 3 hours
- Literature EH2301, or EH2303, or EH2304: 3 hours
- Personal and Social Literacy: 12 hours
- Four courses are needed in the areas of health and social science
- Electives: 15 hours
- Nine of these hours must be from the areas of humanities (e.g., biblical studies, music, foreign language, literature, etc.)
Professional Literacy (55 hours)
- Departmental Requirements: 10 hours
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies: 3 hours
- Introduction of Capstone Experience: 1 hour
- Interdisciplinary Capstone Experience: 3 hours
- Technical Writing and Advanced Composition: 3 hours
- Cognate Courses (15-24 hours per cognate): 45 hours
- Choose either two or three cognates
- General Electives: 15 hours
Apply to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Are you interested in studies that access and connect several academic disciplines? Participate in a learning community that honors individual gifts and the pursuit of knowledge. With a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Faulkner University, graduates gain a deeper understanding of ideas, traditions, technologies, and histories across the world. Request info about the program or apply today.