INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

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2013-2014 Northwest University Academic Catalog – 183

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

College ... Arts and Sciences

Academic Award ... Bachelor of Arts

Credits Required ... 125 semester credits

Coordinator ... Jack Wisemore

Concentrations ... Single Area, Multiple Area, Legal Studies, Political

Science

The Interdisciplinary Studies major provides students with the opportunity to explore a broad range of knowledge from a biblical worldview. Areas of study include foreign languages, English (including TESOL studies) and literature, communication, history and political science, philosophy, and religion.

In addition to achieving the general goals of the University, completing this major results in learning outcomes which enable the students to do the following through the completion of oral and written assignments and examinations:

 demonstrate proficiency in communication skills;

 demonstrate the ability to reason and think critically;

 learn to integrate and apply biblical principles in analysis of culture and society.

The Interdisciplinary Studies core consists of 45 credits in the breadth of disciplines of the liberal arts. Students must select one concentration in pursuing this degree. At least 20 credits must be from upper division classes in any of these concentrations. Courses taken within the major cannot duplicate courses taken in the Core Curriculum requirements.

Course Sequence

Students should plan to complete the Core Curriculum during the Freshman and Sophomore year.

The course sequence for the junior and senior years will depend upon the student’s interests. The student and his/her advisor will work together to design a sequence of study that fulfills the requirements of the Interdisciplinary Studies major. Students are advised to use their electives to strengthen their interdisciplinary studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies Core

The Interdisciplinary Studies core provides an opportunity for students to obtain a broad-based exposure to signifi-cant aspects of liberal studies. These include focused studies in communication, writing, philosophy, political science, and religion. A course in a foreign language also is required.

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentrations

The Interdisciplinary Studies major has several options for students to conduct advanced, in-depth studies.

Single-Area Concentration

The Single-Area Concentration allows students to conduct extended investigation in one of the following subject areas:  Communication,  History,  Legal Studies,  Political Science,  English, Literature,

 Foreign Language, Teaching English as a Second Language, or

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2013-2014 Northwest University Academic Catalog – 184 Multiple-Area Concentration

The Multiple-Area Concentration directs students’ attention to ALL of the disciplines listed below, further strengthening the interdisciplinary nature of their education.

 Communication,

 English, Literature,

 History,

 Language, or Teaching English as a Second Language

 Legal Studies and Political Science,

 Philosophy, or

 Religion

Political Science Concentration

The Political Science program is designed to prepare students for effective participation in civic affairs, careers in government and the teaching of government, and for graduate education in political science, law, history, and other fields related to the public sector. The Political Science Concentration leads the student to investigate various aspects of political and government issues.

Legal Studies Concentration

The Legal Studies program is designed to prepare students for effective participation in the legal community, civic affairs, careers in government and the teaching of government, and for graduate education in political science, law, history and other fields related to the public sector.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – MAJOR

CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS --- 60

Biblical Literacy ... 12

BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature ... 3

BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature ... 3

BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation ... 3

THEO 1213 Christian Thought ... 3

Written and Verbal Communications ... 9

ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing ... 3

ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing ... 3

COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ... 3

Humanities ... 9

6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course ... 3

HIST xxx3 Any Course in History ... 3

3 additional credits selected from the following ... 3

Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO)

Social Sciences ... 9

6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following: Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Geography (GEOG). Health & Fitness (PEDU), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI)

Science and Mathematics ... 7

MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics ... 3

SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab ... 4

Formation and Calling ... 6

UCOR 1043 Faith in Society ... 3

UCOR 1052 Identity and Vocation ... 2

UCOR 4791 Faith Integration ... 1

Core Electives ... 8

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – MAJOR

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES MAJOR --- 46

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NOTE: At least 20 credits in the Major must be upper division credits

Interdisciplinary Studies Core ... 23

COMM 2003 Introduction to Human Communication ... 3

LANG xxx5 Foreign Language (one course) ... 5

PHIL 2703 Introduction to Logic ... 3

PHIL 30x3 History of Philosophy I, II, III, or IV ... 3

PSCI 3613 Crucial Issues in Contemporary Society... 3

RELG 3503 Intro to World Religions ... 3

xxx3 Elective from one of the above disciplines ... 3

Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration ... 23

Select ONE of the following concentrations:  Single Area Concentration  Multiple Area Concentration  Political Science Concentration  Legal Studies Concentration

GENERAL ELECTIVES --- 19

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – CONCENTRATIONS

SINGLE AREA CONCENTRATION

Single Area Concentration (23 Credits in ONE of the following Specified Disciplines) --- 23

 Communication (COMM)  English and/or Literature (ENGL)   History (HIST)  Foreign Language or TESOL (LANG)  Legal Studies (LEGL)  Philosophy (PHIL)   Political Science (PSCI)

MULTIPLE AREA CONCENTRATION

Multiple Area Concentration (At least ONE additional course from the following areas) --- 23

COMM Communication elective ... 2 - 3 ENGL English elective ... 2 - 3 HIST History elective ... 2 - 3 LANG Language elective ... 5

LEGL/PSCI Political Science elective ... 2 - 3 PHIL Philosophy elective ... 2 - 3 RELG Religion elective ... 2 – 3 Elective credits complete the 45 required credits in the major Electives Elective courses from the above disciplines ... 0 - 6

LEGAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION

Legal Studies Concentration --- 23

LEGL 2603 Law and Judicial Process ... 3

LEGL 3623 Constitutional Law I ... 3

LEGL 3633 Constitutional Law II ... 3

LEGL xxxx Legal Studies Electives ... 14

POLITICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Political Science Concentration --- 23

PSCI 2503 American Government ... 3

PSCI 3623 Constitutional Law I ... 3

PSCI 3633 Constitutional Law II ... 3