Interdisciplinary Studies: Science, Technology, Health & Society
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
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The Interdisciplinary Studies: Science, Technology, Health and Society emphasis develops critical awareness of the methods and limitations of scientific inquiry while fostering skills in observation, analysis and deductive reasoning. The knowledge of physical and social sciences, technologies, mathematics and communications gained in the program forms a solid foundation for a wide variety of careers. These may include jobs in research, laboratory analysis, information technology, the biotechnology industry, and municipal development and support, among many other options.
Interdisciplinary Studies, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields.
Transfer students can apply up to 75 credits to their degree plan for Interdisciplinary Studies.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Potential courses within this program are listed below. Work with your advisor to choose your specific path.
An introduction to the experimental analysis of the information processing systems underlying human cognition, language and memory.
An introduction to remote sensing principles, techniques, and applications.
An introduction to cognitive science, as well as current issues related to minds as computers, neuroscience, vision and language.
This course introduces students to the emerging field of "neuroethics," or the exploration of ethical issues that have arisen from rapid developments in neuroscience. Such issues include ethical issues surrounding pharmacological 'enhancement' of individuals, 'memory blunting' of those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder, 'brain reading' of persons suspected of deception, reduced criminal responsibility due to putative neurological 'dysfunction', and the undermining of traditional views of personhood, personality, morality, and spirituality.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Interdisciplinary Studies: Science, Technology, Health & Society will build core skills, including:
- Accounting
- Administrative support
- Auditing
- Billing
- Business to business
- Computer science
- Customer relationship management
- Data analysis
- Data entry
- Deductive reasoning
- Finance
- General mathematics
- Invoicing
- New product development
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Research
- Workflow management
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Science, Technology, Health & Society emphasis will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
Students may pursue this program as either a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA).