Interdisciplinary Studies BA – Diversity Studies Leadership Track

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies Track is a broadly based interdisciplinary curriculum. The degree's interdisciplinary nature provides students with tools that can be applied across a spectrum of science, social behavior, and humanities, while foregrounding the importance of analyses with a focus on diversity and inclusion in such categories as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability. Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program. This track requires students to take three unique IDS Core courses, 30 credit hours of restricted electives pertaining to some aspect of diversity and inclusion from the list provided. Students interested in pursuing this B.A. degree should contact the IDS Advising team at [email protected] or 407-823-0144.

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) - Diversity Studies may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here for more information about the online program.

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Research, Internship, and Independent study credit may be used in this major with prior approval from Interdisciplinary Studies director. Meet with an Interdisciplinary Studies advisor for additional information.
• A grade of a “C” or above (2.0) is required for each course taken in the core, restricted electives, and capstone requirement.
• Students must consult with an Interdisciplinary Studies adviser when entering the degree program and regularly thereafter.
• Course substitutions may be made with approval by program director.
• Courses designated in 1. (General Education Program) and 2. (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.

Online Interdisciplinary Studies, BA (Diversity Studies)