IS3D Departments and Coursework

Departments and Coursework

Over 50 departments from across campus participate in the IS3D program. The exciting part of our major is choosing which three disciplines will be part of your academic program, and how the skills you learn in these disciplines will help you achieve your academic and career goals. Departments in our program range from language departments like Spanish and French to departments in the hard sciences like Biology and Chemistry. We also include departments from the School of Education like Child and Family Development, and from the College of Arts and Letters such as the Department of Geography.

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Program Course Sequence

6 credits in each of the student’s three disciplines

Total: 18 credits

9 credits in each of the student’s three disciplines

Total: 27 credits

Gen S 300 Interdisciplinary Processes
Gen S 400 Professional Experience and Community Service
Gen S 490 Undergraduate Research

Total: 9 credits

LD 18 credits
UD 36 Credits

Students cannot complete Gen S 300, Gen S 400, and Gen S 490 within the same semester. It is essential to start with Gen S 300 to build the foundational knowledge to succeed in the later courses. It is highly recommended to follow with Gen S 400 and then Gen S 490, though Gen S 400 and Gen S 490 may be taken concurrently if necessary for graduation purposes.

is3d program sequence