Interdisciplinary Studies........................................Bachelor of Arts

SENIOR Fall 3 Assessment and Evaluation/EDCR 330 0 Secondary Educ Field Experience III +/

EDFL 103

3 Inquiry/Analysis in PA History/Govt+/ MLED 304 3 Senior Seminar (WI)/PSGA 400 3 HIST Upper-Level Elective 3-4 Scientific Reasoning 15-16

*Quantitative Reasoning met in major. Spring 3 Professional Seminar in Education [Prof. Comm]/Student Teaching/EDCR 401 12 Student Teaching [Professional Communication]/EDFL 410

15

Total Credits: 138-139

* Field experience embedded throughout the semester (6-15 hours) ++ experience embedded throughout the semester (30 hours) + Field experience embedded throughout the semester (60 hours)

• All education courses require a grade of C or better. • Foundational and Integrative English, Literature, and the six credits of math (Math 103 and Qualitative Reasoning or higher level math) require a grade of C or better. • A GPA of 3.0 or greater is required of all students seeking teacher certification. • Education majors must apply for SOE formal acceptance between 48 and 60 credit hours.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

REV. T. SHANE MATHEW, Program Director

Individualized Studies Program

This interdisciplinary studies program allows students to design their own curriculum based on personal preferences and career goals. It leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. With Program Director approval, students can select courses from two (Option A) or three (Option B) program areas offered anywhere in the university. This program provides the flexibility to explore historical, social and cultural perspectives while also considering the problems and issues of contemporary society. Career preparation comes from choosing appropriate courses that foster administrative skills (e.g., researching, critical thinking, organizing, planning, creating, decision-making and communicating clearly orally and in writing). Students always work in close consultation with the Program Director. Career opportunities can include communication, media advertising, professional writing, government service, law school, banking, insurance, science, language and a host of other specializations depending on the chosen discipline. Students will meet with the Program Director and draft a tentative course of study. From the electives available, students are strongly encouraged to earn a minor to complement their major discipline. The Program Director will coordinate each student’s program with faculty chosen from the fields of concentration.

1. The course work in the areas of concentration is to be distributed according to one of the following two options:

Option A:

Thirty-nine (39) credits in two distinct program areas or departments located anywhere in the university and distributed as follows: 24 in a primary concentration area and 15 in a secondary concentration area.

Option B:

Forty-two (42) credits in three distinct program areas or departments located anywhere in the university and distributed as follows: 18 in a first concentration area, 12 in a second concentration area, and 12 in a third concentration area. 2. Liberal Studies Core: All courses taken in fulfillment of either option are in addition to the requirements of the core as specified for the Bachelor of Arts degree. 3. At least one global language (3 credits) course is required.

Outcomes

1. Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary historical, philosophical, literary and theological themes of the humanities. 2. Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary theories, methods and practices of the social sciences. 3. Majors will read, write and speak with clarity, originality and persuasiveness across a variety of contexts. 4. Majors will apply aesthetic, quantitative and scientific reasoning in their academic work. 5. Majors will analyze and evaluate principles of ethics and social justice.

Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum (Triple Concentration)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English/ENGL 101 3 Foundational Theology/THEO 101 3 Foundational Philosophy/PHIL 101 3 First Concentration Course 3 Second Concentration Course 0 Gannon 101/FRSH 101 15 Spring 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative Theology 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 First Concentration Course 3 Second Concentration Course 15

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Integrative Communication 3 First Concentration Course 3 Second Concentration Course 3 Global Language 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3-4 Scientific Reasoning 3 First Concentration Course 3 Second Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 15-16

JUNIOR Fall 3 Global Citizenship 3 Quantitative Reasoning 3 First Concentration Course 3 Third Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 15

SENIOR Fall 3 Professional Ethics and Leadership 3 Third Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3 Integrative History 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 3 First Concentration Course 3 Third Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 15

Spring 3 Professional Communication 3 Third Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 15

Total Credits: 120

Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum (Double Concentration)

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits) FRESHMAN Fall 3 Foundational English/ENGL 101 3 Foundational Theology/THEO 101 3 Foundational Philosophy/PHIL 101 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Secondary Concentration Course 0 Gannon 101/FRSH 101 15 Spring 3 Integrative English 3 Integrative Theology 3 Integrative Philosophy 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Secondary Concentration Course 15

SOPHOMORE Fall 3 Integrative Communication 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Secondary Concentration Course 3 Global Language 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3-4 Scientific Reasoning 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Secondary Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 15-16

JUNIOR Fall 3 Global Citizenship 3 Quantitative Reasoning 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Secondary Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 15 Spring 3 Integrative History 3 Aesthetic Reasoning 3 Primary Concentration Course 3 Free Elective 3 Free Elective 15