Academics

Welcome!

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies provides some of the most diverse and interesting programs on campus. Our Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree has five concentrations: American Studies, Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Art and Culture, Intercultural Relations, and Interdisciplinary Studies. We also offer eleven interdisciplinary minors and special programs.

Department News, Events & Activities

American Studies Students will be able to take a new capstone course "Seminar in American Studies" beginning in Fall 2009 »

Essex LINCS: IDS Professor helps bring an Interdisciplinary approach to teaching US History in Essex County K-5 classrooms. »

Featured Internship In the spring of 2008, Beth Messina (BLS/ American Studies major - with a 2nd major in Education) put her American Studies skills, knowledge, and training to good use while completing an internship and research practicum at The House of the Seven Gables. »

Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)
• American Studies Concentration
• Peace and Intercultural Relations Concentration
• Applied Ethics Concentration
• Philosophy of Art and Culture Concentration
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minors

• African-American Studies
• Asian Studies
• Eastern European & Russian Studies
• Information Technology in the Arts and Sciences
• Latin American & Latino Studies
• Marine Studies
• Peace Studies
• Pre-Law Studies
• Religious Studies
• Urban Studies
• Women's Studies

Special Programs

• Interdisciplinary Leadership Program