Multidisciplinary Studies Minor

(21 credits)

The Multidisciplinary Studies minor allows students to design a minor across programs in liberal arts and sciences.

Required Course (3 credits):

MST 401 - Seminar in Multidisciplinary Studies 1-3 credits

Elective Courses (18 credits):

Students submit a proposal to the intake adviser for Multidisciplinary Studies, which will be approved by a vote of the faculty in Multidisciplinary Studies. Once the proposal is approved, those courses constitute the approved list for the minor. Votes take place once per semester, in November for the fall and in March for the spring.

Additional Requirements:

At least 9 of the 18 hours must come from the College of Arts and Sciences.
At least 12 of the 18 hours must be at the 300 level or above.
A maximum of 9 hours can come from any one discipline.

Designated Concentrations:

Genomic Advocacy:

Required Courses (15 credits):

BIO 481 - Genome Science 3 credits
INS 401 - Business & Consumer Implications of Genome Science 3 credits
MST 401 - Seminar in Multidisciplinary Studies 1-3 credits
PHIL 426 - Bioethics of Genome Science 3 credits
PSCI 425 - Policy Implications of Genomic Science 3 credits

Electives (6 credits):

Select 2 of the following courses:

AHS 220 - Public Health Concepts 3 credits
COMM 312 - Persuasion Theories 3 credits
COUN 433 - Techniques of Counseling 3 credits
ECON 302 - Economics of Health and Medical Care 3 credits
HRD 489 - Adult Learners in Higher Education and Training 3 credits
PSY 240 - Psychology of Health Behavior 3 credits

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