Interdisciplinary Studies, BS (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 1020 - First-Year Seminar: College of Liberal Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Select one of the following courses:
ATH 2100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 4
ATH 2150 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2200 - Human Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2210 - Nonwestern Human Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

Notes:

ENG 1100 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.

Spring One

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Select one of the following courses:
ATH 2100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 4
ATH 2150 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2200 - Human Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2210 - Nonwestern Human Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

Note:

In order to select major concentration courses, students should consult with an academic advisor to create their own program of study and/or choose from the following academic disciplines: AFS, ANT, ARA, ART, ATH, BIO, CHE, CHI, CLS, COM, EC, EES, ENG, ENV, FR, GEO, GER, HST, LAT, ML, MUS, PHL, PHY, PLS, PSY, REL, RST, SOC, SPN, SW, TH, WGS

Fall Two

LA 3100 - Ethics and Values Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 2
Select one of the following courses:
ATH 2100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 4
ATH 2150 - Comparative Nonwestern Cultures Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2200 - Human Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
GEO 2210 - Nonwestern Human Environments Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

LA 3200 - Cultures and Society Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration 3000-level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration 3000-level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration 3000-level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration 3000-level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
COLA Research Methods Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

LA 4100 - Interdisciplinary Research Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration 3000-level Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Fall Four

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Course Credit Hour(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Course Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Four

General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Interdisciplinary Studies, BS (GPS)

Fall One

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 15-16 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Fall Four

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Four

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours