Interdisciplinary Studies

Health Administration

For students interested in serving healthcare needs by developing management and/or business skills, the “Health Administration” pathway combines:

• B.I.S. Core Courses
• The Health Services Minor

And coursework and/or minors in at least one of the following:

• Nonprofit management
  
• General Business
  
• HR Management

Health Communication

For students interested in serving healthcare needs by developing communication skills, the “Health Communication” pathway combines:

• B.I.S. Core Courses
• The Health Services Minor

And coursework and/or minors in at least one of the following:

• Professional Writing & Editing
• Media Studies

Health Policy

For students interested in serving healthcare needs by developing public policy skills, the “Health Policy” pathway combines:

• B.I.S. Core Courses
• The Health Services Minor

And coursework and/or minors in at least one of the following:

• Public Management
• Political Science

Health & Wellness Promotion

For students interesting in serving healthcare needs by developing broader educational skills, the “Health Promotion” pathway combines:

• B.I.S. Core Courses
• The Health Services Minor

And coursework and/or minors in at least one of the following:

• Health Education
• Recreation & Wellness

Health Equity

For students interested in serving healthcare needs across social demographics and disparities, the “Health Equity” pathway combines:

• B.I.S. Core Courses
• The Health Services Minor

And coursework, minors, and/or certificates in at least one of the following:

• African American Studies
• Disability Studies
• Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s StudiesLGBT+ and Queer Studies
• Sociology

For students interested in innovative design for real people (for example: designing products, apps, services, curriculum, etc.), the “UI/UX” pathway combines:

• BIS core courses
• Coursework in Human-Centered Design through the daVinci Center
• Coursework in Creative Practices from the Center for Creative Economy
  
  and, likely, one or more of the following minors and/or certificates:
  
  
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies
• Disability Studies Certificate
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Insights
• Product Innovation Certificate
• Fundamentals of Computing Certificate

The “Business Psychology” pathway combines General Business and Psychology minors with the BIS core courses. Students on this pathway learn to apply psychology in in business relations, from organizational management to addressing customer needs.

To complete this pathway in 45 credits, upon joining the BIS:

• Student must have met all University Core requirements
• Student must have completed 75 credits, including nine upper-level credits

The “Business Communications” pathway combines General Business and Media Studies minors with the BIS core courses. Students following this path will learn about mass communications from a business perspective, preparing them for careers in fields as diverse as public relations media management.

To complete this pathway in 45 credits, upon joining the BIS:

• Student must have met all University Core requirements
• Student must have 75 credits completed, including 12-15 upper-level credits
• Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA by the time they register for MASC 203, and must maintain that GPA to remain enrolled in the Media Studies minor

The “Cities and Politics” pathway combines the Political Science minor and the Urban and Regional Studies and Planning minor with the BIS core courses. This pathway provides students an understanding of the role of government in the expansion and management of urban spaces. BIS students with plans in local politics and city government will receive instruction that helps them to build healthier, more efficient urban regions.

To complete this pathway in 45 credits, upon joining the Interdisciplinary Studies Program:

• Student must have met all University Core requirements
• Student must have completed 75 credits, including fifteen upper-level credits

The “Public and Human Service” pathway combines Sociology and Public Management minors with the BIS core courses. This pathway positions students for careers in human services and policy advocacy. By combining these two minors with instruction in interdisciplinary methodology, BIS students will understand how to navigate the interplay of societal needs and political bureaucracy.

To complete this pathway in 45 credits, upon joining the BIS:

• Student must have met all University Core requirements
• Student must have taken SOCY 101: Introduction to Sociology
• Student must have completed 75 credits, including three upper-level credits

The “Business and Government Relations” pathway combines General Business and Public Management minors with the BIS core courses. Students following this pathway will graduate with the skills to build the public-private partnerships that drive much of the 21st century economy. This pathway includes instruction in a multitude of relevant areas, including finance, public policy, government relations and leadership for both business and the political realm.

To complete this pathway in 45 credits, upon joining the Interdisciplinary Studies Program:

• Student must have met all University Core requirements
• Student must have completed 75 credits, including six upper-level credits

Gallery Management

• Combining Entrepreneurship and Art History minors with BIS core courses

Environmental Policy and Planning

• Combining Environmental Studies and Public Management minors with BIS core courses

Urban Systems and Land Use

• Combining Real Estate and Urban and Regional Studies and Planning minors with BIS core courses

Computing and Data Literacy for Public Management

• Combining the Fundamentals of Computing Certificate and the Public Management minor with BIS core courses

Entrepreneurship in the World of Fashion

• Combining Fashion Merchandising and Entrepreneurship minors with BIS core courses
  (The Fashion Merchandising minor requires a 3.0 gpa)