Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the differences between the BS-ISS degree and the BAIS degree?

Students seeking the BAIS degree are part of the Teacher Education program in the Department of Urban Education. Students seeking the BSIS degree are not part of the Teacher Education program. Nevertheless, some students who graduate with this degree ultimately apply to deficiency programs or alternative certification programs in order to become certified.

2. In the lower-division requirements, what are considered Arts/Humanities?

These include art, drama, English, foreign language, humanities, music, philosophy, and speech. Notice that philosophy is considered a humanities course.

3. In the lower-division requirements, what courses are considered Social Science?

These include anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and social science. Notice that history is considered both a humanities course and a social science course.

4. What are options for the 3 hours of Math/Natural Science in the lower-level requirements?

This requirement may be fulfilled with any math, natural science, or computer science course in the College of Science and Technology. These courses enhance analytical skills and encourage an interdisciplinary perspective. The "S" enchancement requirement for all UHD graduating is satified by this course.

5. What are regarded as equivalents of English 3302?

Any upper-level English course in writing is an approved option. Among these courses are essay writing, legal writing, creative writing, medical writing, environmental writing, science writing, and feature writing. If Mass Media (COMM 1302) has been completed as a prerequisite, can be fullfilled by this requirement.

6. What courses are considered Arts/Sciences?

Any course taught in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is appropriate. These include anthropology, art, criminal justice, drama, education, French, English, history, humanities, music, political science, philosophy, psychology, social science, sociology, Spanish, and speech. In addition, natural science courses and math courses are acceptable.

7. What limitations exist in selecting the 36 hours of upper-level Arts/ Sciences?

No more than 18 hours can be taken in one discipline, including the writing requirement. Also, no more than 6 hours of business courses may apply with the coordinator's approval.

8. How can the ethics requirement be fulfilled?

Any philosophy class with the exception of logic and critical thinking may be used to meet this requirement. CJ 3311 and BA 3308/ADSM 3308 are also acceptable.

9. Which business courses are approved for 6 hours of upper-level Arts/Sciences?

MGT 3301 and MKT 3301 are frequently selected as options inasmuch as the only prerequisite is to be of junior standing. See your advisor for a complete list of approved business courses. Need to see an advisor to request College of Business approval for all upper level business courses.

Note: Students must satisfy university prerequisites for all courses. Additionally, you must request a waiver to seek approval for any course not on the list.

10. How many hours of a degree must be completed at UHD?

Our residency policy requires that the last 30 credit hours for a degree must be completed at UHD. Also, at least 18 hours of upper-level credit must be completed at UHD in Arts/Sciences.

11. Can a field experience course in Arts/Sciences be used for this degree?

Yes. Contact the appropriate discipline in which the field experience will be developed. The limit for field experience credit is 6 hours.

12. How can more information about the BSIS degree be obtained?

Contact Dr. Barbara Canetti, the degree coordinator, for specific information. She can be reached at 713-221-8126 in South - 1066 or at canettib@uhd.edu.