BA Interdisciplinary Studies

SUNY Polytechnic Institute SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in science, engineering, technology, business, healthcare, and other liberal arts offerings for a well-rounded approach to experiential learning. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both the academic structure customary of undergraduate study and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world. SUNY Poly students enjoy public school tuition with benefits that many small, private institutions boast, including small class sizes, individualized learning experiences, and a tight-knit community.

Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Contact us: Office of Admissions State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-7500 admissions@sunypoly.edu sunypoly.edu

NEW YORK’S PREMIER PUBLIC POLYTECHNIC 8/23

SUNY Polytechnic Institute SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in science, engineering, technology, business, healthcare, and other liberal arts offerings for a well-rounded approach to experiential learning. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both the academic structure customary of undergraduate study and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world. SUNY Poly students enjoy public school tuition with benefits that many small, private institutions boast, including small class sizes, individualized learning experiences, and a tight-knit community.

Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Contact us: Office of Admissions State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-7500 admissions@sunypoly.edu sunypoly.edu

NEW YORK’S PREMIER PUBLIC POLYTECHNIC 8/23

Concentrations

The Program We live in an increasingly dynamic, complex, and globalized world. To meet modern society’s challenges and opportunities, we need the knowledge and skills that allow us to understand its complexities, navigate its landscapes, adapt to its changes, and engage its possibilities.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program offers students an individualized curriculum that integrates focused study in a chosen area with an interdisciplinary perspective exploring the relationships among technology, culture, and society. The program is designed for students interested in a rigorous and flexible course of study that prepares them with the breadth and depth of knowledge to apply their preferred area of specialization to a wide range of career opportunities.

By uniting their own interests with an interdisciplinary outlook, graduates are prepared to pursue opportunities in a rapidly changing world by asking questions from multiple perspectives, addressing complex issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines, and solving problems in innovative and creative ways.

IDS students individualize their program of study by defining an academic concentration that best suits their interests and goals.

Students who want to focus on a specific field or discipline may choose their concentration from any major, minor, or concentration offered at SUNY Poly. Those with broader interests can develop a concentration in multidisciplinary fields in the natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. Students with specific interests (for example, pre-law, pre-medical studies, and other interdisciplinary areas) may develop an individualized concentration that best prepares them to pursue their educational and professional goals.

The Faculty SUNY Poly faculty work closely with students and challenge them to excel. Each IDS faculty member holds a doctorate in his or her field and several have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A low student-to-faculty ratio means faculty get to know and work closely with students.

Career Opportunities A B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for successful careers in a range of occupations for which possessing a wide range of skills and the ability to integrate knowledge across domains is an asset. Our graduates have been successful in securing degree-related positions in the private and not-for-profit sectors, including positions in banking, project coordination, as library media specialists, program directors, and higher education professionals. Other graduates have become attorneys, teachers, small business owners, and social entrepreneurs. The careers that IDS graduates pursue are, in other words, as diverse as they are.

Preparation for Graduate School

Interdisciplinary Studies, with its emphasis on providing students with a rigorous and integrative education, provides excellent preparation for graduate study in a range of fields. Graduates of the program have continued their education at some of the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the nation, including: New York University – Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Syracuse University – College of Law Syracuse University – School of Information Studies Syracuse University – School of Education (Counseling) University at Buffalo – School of Law University at Buffalo – Department of Linguistics Upstate Medical University – M.S. Physician Assistant Program Utica University – M.B.A. (Economic Crime and Fraud Management) Utica University – Doctor of Physical Therapy

What you’ll study Histories and Systems of Thought Perspectives on Knowledge Understanding Human Nature The Body in Western Thought and Culture Prominent Themes in Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Social and Political Contexts Science, Technology, and Human Values Intro to Science, Technology, and Society Technology in American History Gender Issues in World History Critical Perspectives on Digital Culture Cultural Analysis and Interpretation Art and Culture Creativity and Culture Monsters, Robots, Cyborgs Postmodernism and Popular Culture Humor and Comedy in Society Art and Technology Capstone Sequence Research and Critical Methods Interdisciplinary Studies Project Access the SUNY Poly catalog at https://webapp.sunypoly. edu/undergrad-catalog/ for specific courses and program requirements.

“The faculty helped me develop stronger writing and analytical thinking skills. They were very generous and helpful, providing me with a variety of knowledge, perspectives, and many educational opportunities. The core courses in IDS challenged me to think in more complicated ways and bring together different and competing interests.”

– Kyle Delano ’22 B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Our Campus Located in Utica, NY, on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, SUNY Poly’s campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students live in our modern, spacious residential complexes, including the new Hilltop Hall, SUNY’s first zero-net carbon residence hall, and enjoy an expanding array of student-focused facilities that include our state-of-the-art Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing, Student Center, and Wildcat Field House. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats’ championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program, our Wildcat Esports team, and a weekly agenda of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest.

Concentrations

The Program We live in an increasingly dynamic, complex, and globalized world. To meet modern society’s challenges and opportunities, we need the knowledge and skills that allow us to understand its complexities, navigate its landscapes, adapt to its changes, and engage its possibilities.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program offers students an individualized curriculum that integrates focused study in a chosen area with an interdisciplinary perspective exploring the relationships among technology, culture, and society. The program is designed for students interested in a rigorous and flexible course of study that prepares them with the breadth and depth of knowledge to apply their preferred area of specialization to a wide range of career opportunities.

By uniting their own interests with an interdisciplinary outlook, graduates are prepared to pursue opportunities in a rapidly changing world by asking questions from multiple perspectives, addressing complex issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines, and solving problems in innovative and creative ways.

IDS students individualize their program of study by defining an academic concentration that best suits their interests and goals.

Students who want to focus on a specific field or discipline may choose their concentration from any major, minor, or concentration offered at SUNY Poly. Those with broader interests can develop a concentration in multidisciplinary fields in the natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. Students with specific interests (for example, pre-law, pre-medical studies, and other interdisciplinary areas) may develop an individualized concentration that best prepares them to pursue their educational and professional goals.

The Faculty SUNY Poly faculty work closely with students and challenge them to excel. Each IDS faculty member holds a doctorate in his or her field and several have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A low student-to-faculty ratio means faculty get to know and work closely with students.

Career Opportunities A B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for successful careers in a range of occupations for which possessing a wide range of skills and the ability to integrate knowledge across domains is an asset. Our graduates have been successful in securing degree-related positions in the private and not-for-profit sectors, including positions in banking, project coordination, as library media specialists, program directors, and higher education professionals. Other graduates have become attorneys, teachers, small business owners, and social entrepreneurs. The careers that IDS graduates pursue are, in other words, as diverse as they are.

Preparation for Graduate School

Interdisciplinary Studies, with its emphasis on providing students with a rigorous and integrative education, provides excellent preparation for graduate study in a range of fields. Graduates of the program have continued their education at some of the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the nation, including: New York University – Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Syracuse University – College of Law Syracuse University – School of Information Studies Syracuse University – School of Education (Counseling) University at Buffalo – School of Law University at Buffalo – Department of Linguistics Upstate Medical University – M.S. Physician Assistant Program Utica University – M.B.A. (Economic Crime and Fraud Management) Utica University – Doctor of Physical Therapy

What you’ll study Histories and Systems of Thought Perspectives on Knowledge Understanding Human Nature The Body in Western Thought and Culture Prominent Themes in Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Social and Political Contexts Science, Technology, and Human Values Intro to Science, Technology, and Society Technology in American History Gender Issues in World History Critical Perspectives on Digital Culture Cultural Analysis and Interpretation Art and Culture Creativity and Culture Monsters, Robots, Cyborgs Postmodernism and Popular Culture Humor and Comedy in Society Art and Technology Capstone Sequence Research and Critical Methods Interdisciplinary Studies Project Access the SUNY Poly catalog at https://webapp.sunypoly. edu/undergrad-catalog/ for specific courses and program requirements.

“The faculty helped me develop stronger writing and analytical thinking skills. They were very generous and helpful, providing me with a variety of knowledge, perspectives, and many educational opportunities. The core courses in IDS challenged me to think in more complicated ways and bring together different and competing interests.”

– Kyle Delano ’22 B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Our Campus Located in Utica, NY, on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, SUNY Poly’s campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students live in our modern, spacious residential complexes, including the new Hilltop Hall, SUNY’s first zero-net carbon residence hall, and enjoy an expanding array of student-focused facilities that include our state-of-the-art Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing, Student Center, and Wildcat Field House. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats’ championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program, our Wildcat Esports team, and a weekly agenda of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest.

Concentrations

The Program We live in an increasingly dynamic, complex, and globalized world. To meet modern society’s challenges and opportunities, we need the knowledge and skills that allow us to understand its complexities, navigate its landscapes, adapt to its changes, and engage its possibilities.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program offers students an individualized curriculum that integrates focused study in a chosen area with an interdisciplinary perspective exploring the relationships among technology, culture, and society. The program is designed for students interested in a rigorous and flexible course of study that prepares them with the breadth and depth of knowledge to apply their preferred area of specialization to a wide range of career opportunities.

By uniting their own interests with an interdisciplinary outlook, graduates are prepared to pursue opportunities in a rapidly changing world by asking questions from multiple perspectives, addressing complex issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines, and solving problems in innovative and creative ways.

IDS students individualize their program of study by defining an academic concentration that best suits their interests and goals.

Students who want to focus on a specific field or discipline may choose their concentration from any major, minor, or concentration offered at SUNY Poly. Those with broader interests can develop a concentration in multidisciplinary fields in the natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. Students with specific interests (for example, pre-law, pre-medical studies, and other interdisciplinary areas) may develop an individualized concentration that best prepares them to pursue their educational and professional goals.

The Faculty SUNY Poly faculty work closely with students and challenge them to excel. Each IDS faculty member holds a doctorate in his or her field and several have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A low student-to-faculty ratio means faculty get to know and work closely with students.

Career Opportunities A B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for successful careers in a range of occupations for which possessing a wide range of skills and the ability to integrate knowledge across domains is an asset. Our graduates have been successful in securing degree-related positions in the private and not-for-profit sectors, including positions in banking, project coordination, as library media specialists, program directors, and higher education professionals. Other graduates have become attorneys, teachers, small business owners, and social entrepreneurs. The careers that IDS graduates pursue are, in other words, as diverse as they are.

Preparation for Graduate School

Interdisciplinary Studies, with its emphasis on providing students with a rigorous and integrative education, provides excellent preparation for graduate study in a range of fields. Graduates of the program have continued their education at some of the top-ranked graduate and professional programs in the nation, including: New York University – Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Syracuse University – College of Law Syracuse University – School of Information Studies Syracuse University – School of Education (Counseling) University at Buffalo – School of Law University at Buffalo – Department of Linguistics Upstate Medical University – M.S. Physician Assistant Program Utica University – M.B.A. (Economic Crime and Fraud Management) Utica University – Doctor of Physical Therapy

What you’ll study Histories and Systems of Thought Perspectives on Knowledge Understanding Human Nature The Body in Western Thought and Culture Prominent Themes in Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Social and Political Contexts Science, Technology, and Human Values Intro to Science, Technology, and Society Technology in American History Gender Issues in World History Critical Perspectives on Digital Culture Cultural Analysis and Interpretation Art and Culture Creativity and Culture Monsters, Robots, Cyborgs Postmodernism and Popular Culture Humor and Comedy in Society Art and Technology Capstone Sequence Research and Critical Methods Interdisciplinary Studies Project Access the SUNY Poly catalog at https://webapp.sunypoly. edu/undergrad-catalog/ for specific courses and program requirements.

“The faculty helped me develop stronger writing and analytical thinking skills. They were very generous and helpful, providing me with a variety of knowledge, perspectives, and many educational opportunities. The core courses in IDS challenged me to think in more complicated ways and bring together different and competing interests.”

– Kyle Delano ’22 B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Our Campus Located in Utica, NY, on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, SUNY Poly’s campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students live in our modern, spacious residential complexes, including the new Hilltop Hall, SUNY’s first zero-net carbon residence hall, and enjoy an expanding array of student-focused facilities that include our state-of-the-art Center for Global Advanced Manufacturing, Student Center, and Wildcat Field House. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats’ championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program, our Wildcat Esports team, and a weekly agenda of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides an innovative and affordable higher education for students interested in science, engineering, technology, business, healthcare, and other liberal arts offerings for a well-rounded approach to experiential learning. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both the academic structure customary of undergraduate study and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world. SUNY Poly students enjoy public school tuition with benefits that many small, private institutions boast, including small class sizes, individualized learning experiences, and a tight-knit community.

Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Contact us: Office of Admissions State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-7500 admissions@sunypoly.edu sunypoly.edu

NEW YORK’S PREMIER PUBLIC POLYTECHNIC 8/23