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)
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements
3 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- IDS3933 - Cornerstone Experience (3)
Restricted Electives
30 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Theories of Diversity- Earn at least 12 credits from the following types of courses: List A: Students will select 4 courses (12 Credit Hours) from the courses listed. The program will maintain a list of approved courses; substitutions require recommendation by an advisor and approval by the program director. AFA 3006 - The African Diaspora: Theories and Movements Credit Hours: 3 AFA 3102 - Introduction to Africana Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach Credit Hours: 3 AFA 3244 - Africana Social & Cultural Movements Credit Hours: 3 AFA 4242 - Contemporary Issues in Africana Studies Credit Hours: 3 ANT 3212 - Peoples of the World Credit Hours: 3 ANT 3451 - Race Matters: Anthropological Approaches to Racism Credit Hours: 3 ANT 3701 - Engagement & Social Change: Public Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 ANT 4702 - Culture, Inequality and Global Development Credit Hours: 3 ASH 4383 - Imperialism & Decolonization in South Asia Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 4129 - Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3 ENC 4374 - Gendered Rhetorics Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3320 - Contemporary Multicultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3401 - Asian Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3423 - African Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3460 - Latin American Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3805 - Critical Theory in the Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 3806 - Critical Race Theory Credit Hours: 3 HUM 4823 - Queer Theory in the Humanities Credit Hours: 3 HUM 4826 - Postcolonial Theory Credit Hours: 3 IDS 3333 - World Comparative Studies Credit Hours: 3 INR 4085 - Women, Gender, and Globalization Credit Hours: 3 LIT 4233 - Postcolonial Theory and Literature Credit Hours: 3 LIT 4554 - Advanced Feminist Theories Credit Hours: 3 MHS 3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services Credit Hours: 3 PHI 3700 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3 PHM 3022 - Sexuality, Gender & Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 PHM 3100 - Freedom and Justice Credit Hours: 3 PHM 3123 - Feminist Theories Credit Hours: 3 REL 4496 - Key Concepts in Religion and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 SOP 3724 - Psychology of Prejudice Credit Hours: 3 SOP 3742 - Psychology of Women Credit Hours: 3 SOP 3784 - Psychology of Diversity Credit Hours: 3 SYD 3700 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3 SYD 3805 - Sociology of Sexualities Credit Hours: 3 SYO 3530 - Social Power and Inequality Credit Hours: 3 SYO 4323 - Community and Diversity Credit Hours: 3 SYP 3060 - Sociology of Sex and Reproduction Credit Hours: 3 THE 4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater Credit Hours: 3 THE 4543 - Theatre for Social Change Credit Hours: 3 WST 3015 - Introduction to Women's Studies Credit Hours: 3 WST 3603 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3 WST 3621 - Theories of Masculinity Credit Hours: 3 WST 4349 - Ecofeminism Credit Hours: 3 WST 4415 - Global and Transnational Feminism Credit Hours: 3 HSC 3559 - Disabilities in American Society Credit Hours: 3
- Earn at least 18 credits from the following types of courses: List B: Students will select 6 courses (18 Credit Hours) from the courses listed. Students may select from List A to complete these credit hours provided they have not already taken the course previously. The program will maintain a list of approved courses; substitutions require recommendation by an advisor and approval by the program director. AFA 3104 - The Black Intellectual Experience Credit Hours: 3 AFA 3300 - African-American and Caribbean Music Credit Hours: 3 AFA 3371 - Evolution of Hip Hop Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3560 - Women, Law, and Society in American History Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3561 - Women in American History I Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3562 - Women in American History II Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3571 - Black American History I Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3572 - Black American History II Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3580 - North American Indians Credit Hours: 3 AMH 3586 - History of Latinos in the U.S. Credit Hours: 3 AMH 4575 - History of the Civil Rights Movement Credit Hours: 3 AMH 4680 - Women in American Science Credit Hours: 3 AML 3283 - Contemporary American Women's Fiction Credit Hours: 3 AML 3286 - Early American Women's Words Credit Hours: 3 AML 3613 - Narratives of Slavery Credit Hours: 3 AML 3614 - Topics in African-American Literature Credit Hours: 3 AML 3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana Credit Hours: 3 AML 3640 - Native American Literature Credit Hours: 3 AML 3643 - Contemporary Native American Prose and Poetry Credit Hours: 3 AML 3682 - Ethnic Literature in America Credit Hours: 3 AML 4630 - Latino/Latina Literature Credit Hours: 3 ANT 4332 - People and Cultures of Latin America Credit Hours: 3 ANT 4340 - Caribbean Cultures Credit Hours: 3 ANT 4352 - African Societies and Cultures Credit Hours: 3 ARH 3674 - Latin American Popular Visual Culture Credit Hours: 3 ARH 4871 - Women in Art Credit Hours: 3 ASH 4304 - Women in China Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 4670 - Women and Crime Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 4681 - Domestic Violence and the Justice System Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 4690 - Sex Offenders and the Criminal Justice System Credit Hours: 3 CCJ 4694 - Human Trafficking and Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3 CLP 3184 - Women's Mental Health Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4710 - Women in Comparative Politics Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4794 - Indigenous Politics and the Environment Credit Hours: 3 EUH 4426 - Sex and Gender in Antiquity Credit Hours: 3 EUH 4610 - Women in European Society: From Medieval to Modern Credit Hours: 3 FIL 3880C - Images of Women in Film Credit Hours: 3 GEA 3403 - Human Geography of Latin America Credit Hours: 3 HSC 3559 - Disabilities in American Society Credit Hours: 3 JST 3510 - Notable Women in Jewish History Credit Hours: 3 LIT 3381 - Women Writers of Color Credit Hours: 3 LIT 3383 - Women in Literature Credit Hours: 3 LIT 3394 - Literature of AIDS Credit Hours: 3 LIT 3823 - Hispanic Women Writers Credit Hours: 3 MMC 4303 - Hispanics in Media in the US Credit Hours: 3 PHM 3020 - Philosophy of Love Credit Hours: 3 PLA 4886 - Sexuality, Gender, & the Law Credit Hours: 3 POS 3076 - American Indian Politics Credit Hours: 3 POS 4023 - The Politics of LGBTQ+ Policy Credit Hours: 3 POS 4074 - Latino Politics Credit Hours: 3 POT 4632 - Religion and Politics Credit Hours: 3 PUP 3314 - Minorities in American Politics Credit Hours: 3 PUP 4323 - Women and Public Policy Credit Hours: 3 REL 3123 - Asian Religions in America Credit Hours: 3 REL 3130 - Religion in America Credit Hours: 3 REL 4936 - Key Figures in Religion and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 SPW 4730 - Hispanic Literature of the United States Credit Hours: 3 SPW 4770 - Caribbean Spanish Literature Credit Hours: 3 SPW 4773 - Puerto Rican Literature Credit Hours: 3 SYD 3772 - Race and Social Media Credit Hours: 3 SYD 3800 - Sex and Gender in Society Credit Hours: 3 SYD 4810 - Women in Contemporary Society Credit Hours: 3 SYD 4813 - Women, Law and Social Change Credit Hours: 3 SYD 4820 - Men, Masculinities and Society Credit Hours: 3 SYO 4200 - Religion in Society Credit Hours: 3 SYO 4424 - Men, Masculinities, and Health Credit Hours: 3 SYO 4429 - Social Identities & Health Credit Hours: 3 SYP 3562 - Domestic Violence in Society Credit Hours: 3 THE 3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment Credit Hours: 3 THE 3383 - Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage Credit Hours: 3 THE 4423 - Women in Theatre Credit Hours: 3 WST 3020 - Girls' Studies Credit Hours: 3 WST 3371 - Women and Leadership Credit Hours: 3 WST 3460 - Women, Race and Struggle Credit Hours: 3 WST 3500 - Gender Issues and Community Activism Credit Hours: 3 WST 3522 - First and Second Wave Feminisms Credit Hours: 3 WST 3561 - Third Wave Feminisms Credit Hours: 3 WST 3610 - Gender and Technology Credit Hours: 3 WST 4002 - Research in Women and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3 WST 4021 - Girls and Leadership Credit Hours: 3 WST 4022 - Girls and the Body Credit Hours: 3 WST 4023 - Virtual Girls Credit Hours: 3 WST 4312 - Representations in Motherhood Credit Hours: 3 CPO 3403 - Politics of the Middle East Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4514 - Politics of East Asia Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4541 - Chinese Politics Credit Hours: 3 CPO 4553 - Politics of Japan Credit Hours: 3 HUM 4931 - Key Figures in the Humanities & Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 HUM 4934 - Key Concepts in Humanities & Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 INR 3250 - Politics of Pan-Africanism Credit Hours: 3 INR 3253 - International Politics of Africa Credit Hours: 3 INR 4075 - Human Rights Policy Credit Hours: 3 INR 4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia Credit Hours: 3 PHH 3701 - Native American Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 POS 3234 - Protest in American Politics Credit Hours: 3 POS 4622 - Politics and Civil Rights Credit Hours: 3
Electives
0 Total Credits
- Select primarily from upper level courses, with Interdisciplinary Studies advisor's approval to reach 120 total credit hours.
Capstone Requirement
3 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- IDS4934 - Capstone Experience (3)
Grand Total Credits: 36
