The Interdisciplinary Studies major consists of 3 concentrations, which are disciplines or areas of study (typically 18 hours each), and two courses in Interdisciplinary Studies that all students must complete (6 hours).
Two of the three concentration areas must be chosen from programs offered in the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. The 3rd concentration area may be located in any college. You can access the list of options here by selecting “Concentration Areas” on the left-hand navigation menu on this page.
BAIS REQUIREMENTS (6 HOURS)
- IDST 3350 Reasoning Across the Disciplines
- IDST 4350 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
In addition to the major requirements, all UA Little Rock Core Curriculum requirements must also be completed. Core Curriculum requirements may vary depending on the student’s specific catalog year. If you have questions or concerns regarding degree requirements, please contact a BAIS advisor.
All students are required to complete at least 120 hours of course study to satisfy university graduation requirements. Of those, at least 30 hours must be from UALR and at least 45 must be upper level. There are no prerequisites required to declare a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. There is no foreign language requirement.