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

November 18, 2009 Public Lecture: The Sound of Antebellum Race Relations. Wed. Nov. 18, 3:30 - 4:30 in MH 238. Come hear Dr. Cheryl Boots (Boston University) speak and sing about the use of Protestant hymns in effecting social change in the 19th century »

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

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

• Intercultural Leadership Program