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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Multidisciplinary Studies Major
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Program Requirements:
All students, whether they are completing a Designated Concentration listed below or an Individualized Program of Study must complete the following as part of the major: Individual Program of Study:
Majors who complete an Individualized Program of Study must include a minimum of 42 credits including MST 401, and is drawn from a minimum of three disciplines. A maximum of 21 credit hours may be taken from any one discipline. The student must earn at least 21 credit hours in the major in semesters subsequent to full admission to the major. The student must earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in the major. The student must earn a minimum of 21 hours at the 300/400 level in the major. Designated Concentrations:
Students desiring a more specialized program may complete one of the following designated concentrations along with the program requirements: Designated Concentration in Gender Studies (39 credits):
The Gender Studies Program at Indiana State University is an interdisciplinary field of study. The Program promotes a critical, feminist, and cross-cultural understanding of structural inequalities in a local and global context from historical and contemporary perspectives. Students explore the intersections of gender, sexuality, social class, nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, and ability. The Program seeks to understand and address how the contributions and experiences of women and other marginalized groups are devalued. Therefore, the Gender Studies Program is active in facilitating and supporting a variety of activities and events concerned with social justice. This will be a coordinated program of study within the Multidisciplinary Studies major. In addition to the requirements below, the additional Multidisciplinary Studies major requirements would also be met (student must earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in the major). Of the required major credits, half of the hours must be at the 300/400 level. In addition, students choosing the Gender Studies Concentration option will be required to have a minor. Students with an MST major concentration in Gender Studies cannot earn a Gender Studies minor. Required Courses (18 credits):
Additional Requirements (9 credits):
Electives (12 credits):
Choose 12 credits from the list of courses below. Courses taken under the Arts/Humanties, Sciences/Social Sciences, and Research Methods/Statistics requirements cannot be applied to this requirement. Designated Concentration in Philosophy (30 credits):
What makes an action right or wrong? Who am I, and how can I be sure that I will remain the same person over time? Could computers ever have mental states like we do? Does God exist? Are race(s) and gender(s) illusions, biological realities, or something else – and what are the implications for society? Do we have free will or are our actions determined? What are our obligations to non-human animals and the environment? What are the ethical issues raised by AI? What is the meaning of life?
Philosophers study the most fundamental questions that we face as human beings. The Philosophy major-concentration at Indiana State University will expose you to the core areas of philosophy: ethics, the study of morality and value; epistemology, the study of knowledge and ignorance; logic, the study of correct reasoning and valid arguments; and metaphysics, the study of the categories and principles of existence (time, space, God, consciousness, free will, etc.). Our faculty also teach courses in evolving and interdisciplinary areas of philosophical research, such as philosophy of race, philosophy of technology, feminist theory, and philosophy of cognitive science, among others. Required Core (15 credits):
Concentration Electives (15 credits):
- AFRI 113 - Foundations of African and African American Studies 3 Credits
- AFRI 212 - African American Cultural Traditions 3 Credits
- AFRI 222 - African Cultural Traditions 3 Credits
- AFRI 312 - The African Diaspora 3 Credits
- AFRI 340 - Multicultural American Literature 3 Credits
- AFRI 354 - Post-Colonial Africa 3 Credits
- AFRI 383 - Modern Black American Literature 3 Credits
- AFRI 399 - Topics in African and African American Studies 1-3 Credits
(must be taken for 3 credits): - COMM 428 - Media and Identity 3 Credits
- COMM 483 - Gender Communication 3 Credits
- ECON 302 - Economics of Health and Medical Care 3 Credits
- ECON 303 - Environmental Economics 3 Credits
- ECON 353 - Gender and Economics 3 Credits
- ENG 339 - Women’s Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 340 - Multicultural American Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 346 - Modern Black American Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 487 - Crime and Punishment 3 Credits
- ENVI 353 - Global Climate Change 3 Credits
- ENVI 461 - Environmental Justice 3 Credits
- ENVI 462 - Ethics and the Environment 3 Credits
- GNDR 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies 3 Credits
- GNDR 301 - Gender, Race, Nation 3 Credits
- GNDR 400 - Gender and Theory 3 Credits
- GNDR 402 - LGBTQ Studies 3 Credits
- GNDR 450 - Student Activism, Advocacy, and Policymaking in Theory and Practice 3 Credits
- HIST 200 - How Historians Ask and Answer Questions 3 Credits
- HIST 447 - Contested Heritage: Making, Shaping, and Fighting over Public History 3 Credits
- IS 200 - Information Literacy 3 Credits
- MST 101 - Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies-Special Topics 3 Credits
- PHIL 101 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credits
- PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits
- PHIL 201 - Ethics and the Good Life 3 Credits
- PHIL 215 - Philosophy of the Absurd 3.0 Credits
- PHIL 320 - Social And Political Philosophy 3.0 Credits
- PHIL 324 - Feminist Philosophies 3 Credits
- PHIL 325 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credits
- PHIL 330 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credits
- PHIL 335 - Modern Philosophy I 3 Credits
- PHIL 401 - Ethical Theory 3 Credits
- PHIL 409 - Philosophy of Science 3 Credits
- PHIL 420 - Knowledge and Ignorance 3 Credits
- PHIL 424 - Mind and Technology 3 Credits
- PHIL 430 - Seminar 3 Credits
- PSCI 107 - Leadership, Ethics, and Democracy 3 Credits
- PSCI 310 - Women and the Law 3 Credits
- PSCI 476 - Politics of Globalization 3 Credits
- SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
- SOC 110 - Global Sociology 3 Credits
- SOC 220 - Contemporary Social Problems 3 Credits
- SOC 260 - Marriage and Family 3 Credits
- SOC 268 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity 3 Credits
- SOC 269 - Sociology of Sexualities 3 Credits
- SOC 302 - Work, Employment, and Society 3 Credits
- SOC 380 - Sociological Research Methods 3 Credits
- SOC 383 - Sociological Theory 3 Credits
- SOC 443 - Sociology of Gender 3 Credits
- SOC 462 - Sociology of Religion 3 Credits
- SOC 469 - Sociology of Sport 3 Credits
- SOC 471 - Medical Sociology 3 Credits
- SOWK 270 - Cultural Awareness and Diversity 3 Credits
- AFRI 322 - African American History to 1890 3 Credits
- AFRI 468 - History of Islam 3 Credits
- COMM 479 - Communication Ethics 3 Credits
- CS 475 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credits
- ECON 103 - Economics Perspectives on Environmental Problems 3 Credits
- ECON 304 - Food, Hunger, and Sustainable Agriculture 3 Credits
- ECON 307 - Political Economy of the Middle East 3 Credits
- ECON 342 - International Political Economy 3 Credits
- ECON 346 - Political Economy of Latin America 3 Credits
- ECON 351 - Survey of Labor Economics and Labor Institutions 3 Credits
- ECON 355 - The Economics of Crime 3 Credits
- ECON 412 - Industrial Organization 3 Credits
- ECON 441 - International Economics 3 Credits
- HIST 399 - How We Got to Now 3 Credits
- HIST 411 - The Colonial Experience 3 Credits
- HIST 419 - Nazi Germany and the Holocaust 3 Credits
- HIST 434 - The History of Thought and Culture in the United States, to 1860 3 Credits
- HIST 435 - The History of Thought and Culture in the United States, 1860 to the Present 3 Credits
- PSCI 319 - Survey of Political Thought 3 Credits
- PSCI 418 - American Constitutional Law II: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 3 Credits
- PSCI 419 - Law and American Society 3 Credits
- SOC 426 - Norms and Deviance 3 Credits
- SOC 441 - Social Movements 3 Credits
Courses taken for major elective cannot be double counted for the core. Topics courses can only be repeated twice (total of 6 hours) and they must have different topics. At least 6 credit hours of major electives must be at the 300/400 level. - HIST 345 - Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies 3 Credits
Designated Concentration in Sociology (30 credits):
Through the Designated Concentration in Sociology, students will have the chance to turn their passion for change, human rights, and a more just world into a career. This interdisciplinary program has been designed to prepare students for the demands of a world where our awareness of inequality and capacity to address social issues have become globally interconnected. Through various courses from the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Health and Human Services, students will receive the theoretical, analytical, and experiential knowledge that will prepare them for advocacy and human rights work with local community organizations, national and international non-governmental organizations, and numerous other career paths they may choose. The Sociology Concentration option is designed to combine a strong understanding of social dynamics and inequalities with experiential learning through practical application. The program is structured to give students a solid foundation in Sociology along with the option of customizing their major to focus on the issues or areas that most appeal to them. While the program offers a designated core curriculum in Sociology, academic advisors will work closely with each student so that their specific interests inform their major elective coursework and build a path to a meaningful future. The flexible nature of the program provides students with the ability to select and complete a variety of minors, or even a second major, to complement their Multidisciplinary Studies BA/BS. This will be a coordinated program of study within the Multidisciplinary Studies major. In addition to the requirements below, the additional Multidisciplinary Studies major requirements would also be met (student must earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in the major). Half of the required major credits must be at the 300/400 level. Core Courses (18 credits):
Major Electives (12 credits):
Designated Concentration in Business and Society (39-43 credits):
This program is designed for students who want to pursue a focus in the College of Arts and Sciences and prepare for a potential career in business. The degree thus combines various course offerings in the arts, humanities, and social sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences alongside a minor in Marketing or Business Administration. 15 credits from the student’s coursework in the concentration must be at the 300- or 400-level. Minor in Business Administration (18 credits)
Minor in Marketing (18 credits)
Research Skills (3 credits)
Arts and Humanities (12 credits)
- AFRI 312 - The African Diaspora 3 Credits
- AFRI 323 - African American History, 1890 to present 3 Credits
- AFRI 329 - Music in Africa 3 Credits
- AFRI 340 - Multicultural American Literature 3 Credits
- AFRI 351 - History and Culture of Modern Africa II: National Movements and Independence 3 Credits
- AFRI 354 - Post-Colonial Africa 3 Credits
- AFRI 383 - Modern Black American Literature 3 Credits
- AFRI 399 - Topics in African and African American Studies 1-3 Credits
- ARTH 273 - Art History Survey 3 Credits
- ARTH 371 - Contemporary Art 3 Credits
- ARTH 388 - Introduction to African Art 3 Credits
- ARTH 478 - Art of the Nineteenth Century 3 Credits
- ARTH 479 - Modern Art: 1900-1970 3 Credits
- ARTH 481 - Curatorial Practices 3 Credits
- COMM 483 - Gender Communication 3 Credits
- ENG 308 - Practical Literary Criticism 3 Credits
- ENG 313 - New Media Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 324 - Fiction Writing Workshop 3 Credits
- ENG 325 - Poetry Writing Workshop 3 Credits
- ENG 327 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop 3 Credits
- ENG 329 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 338 - Literature and Ideas 3 Credits
- ENG 339 - Women’s Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 405 - Professional Writing and Community Engagement 3 Credits
- ENG 484 - Interrelations of Literature 3 Credits
- ENG 487 - Crime and Punishment 3 Credits
- FREN 311 - Introduction to French and Francophone Culture 3 Credits
- GNDR 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies 3 Credits
- GNDR 301 - Gender, Race, Nation 3 Credits
- GNDR 400 - Gender and Theory 3 Credits
- GNDR 401 - Special Topics in Gender Studies 3 Credits
- GNDR 402 - LGBTQ Studies 3 Credits
- GNDR 450 - Student Activism, Advocacy, and Policymaking in Theory and Practice 3 Credits
- GNDR 475 - Fieldwork in Gender Studies 3 Credits
- HIST 331 - History of Work in the U.S. 3 Credits
- HIST 334 - African American History, 1890 to present 3 Credits
- HIST 345 - Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies 3 Credits
- HIST 433 - History of Labor in the United States 3 Credits
- HIST 439A - Women in History: United States 3 Credits
- HIST 439B - Women in History: Europe 3 Credits
- HIST 439C - Women in History: Wider World 3 Credits
- HIST 447 - Contested Heritage: Making, Shaping, and Fighting over Public History 3 Credits
- HIST 484 - History of the Modern Middle East 3 Credits
- HIST 494 - Topics in U.S. History 3 Credits
- LLL 250 - World Literature in Translation 3 Credits
- LLL 280 - Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1-4 Credits
- MST 101 - Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies-Special Topics 3 Credits
- MST 301 - Special Topics in Multidisciplinary Studies 3 Credits
- MST 402 - Field Study or Internship 3-6 credits Credits
- PHIL 101 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credits
- PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits
- PHIL 201 - Ethics and the Good Life 3 Credits
- PHIL 316 - Political Philosophy 3 Credits
- PHIL 324 - Feminist Philosophies 3 Credits
- PHIL 325 - Philosophy of Law 3 Credits
- PHIL 330 - Ancient Philosophy 3 Credits
- PHIL 335 - Modern Philosophy I 3 Credits
- PHIL 343 - The Meaning of Life 3 Credits
- PHIL 353 - Environmental Ethics 3 Credits
- PHIL 401 - Ethical Theory 3 Credits
- PHIL 409 - Philosophy of Science 3 Credits
- PHIL 420 - Knowledge and Ignorance 3 Credits
- PHIL 424 - Mind and Technology 3 Credits
- PHIL 430 - Seminar 3 Credits
- SPAN 217 - Spanish for Professional Purposes 3 Credits
- SPAN 311 - Introduction to Spanish and Spanish American Culture 3 Credits
- SPAN 317 - Business and Commercial Spanish 3 Credits
- SPAN 406 - Contemporary Spanish Culture 3 Credits
- THTR 191 - Introduction to Play Analysis 3 Credits
- THTR 150 - Introduction to Acting 3 Credits
- THTR 396 - Theater History II 3 Credits
Social Sciences (6-7 credits)
At least 3 hours must be at 300-400 level Designated Concentration in International Studies (47-57 credits):
International Studies is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the study of global affairs. As an International Studies major, you will learn to analyze important global problems across disciplines while developing expertise in a particular world region or theme. This program will prepare you to operate in a globalized world. Our majors develop a deep knowledge of the global structures that shape our world, learn how to communicate across cultures, and demonstrate an ability to solve problems as an ethical, global citizen. World History (3 credits)
Global Studies (9-10 credits)
Complete 9 credits from the following list: International Studies Core Sequence (4 credits)
Research Methodology (3-4 credits)
Complete 3-4 credits from the following list: Upper Division Thematic Focus (9 credits)
9 credits of upper division coursework organized around a regional or thematic focus, of international concern, with approval of the International Studies advisor. Upper Division Electives (6 credits)
6 additional credits of upper division coursework on international issues, not including the thematic focus courses above. These elective courses require approval by the International Studies advisor. Language Proficiency (3-12 credits)
There are three paths to complete the language proficiency requirement: - Complete 202 with a C or higher in any language, or
- Complete 102 with a C or higher in two languages, or
- Complete 102 with a C or higher, plus 3 credits in same language while on Study Abroad
Directed Foundational Studies (4 credits):
Global Engagement
Study Abroad (minimum 6 credits and four weeks in residence at a foreign university) E-Portfolio
An e-portfolio system will be employed to deliver assessment materials to faculty and maintain a record of activities for students. A reflective e-portfolio presentation is required in the culminating experience course. Designated Concentration in Visual Arts Administration (57 credits):
The Visual Arts Administration Concentration integrates the strengths of a diverse faculty and develops competencies across several disciplines, including art, business, and nonprofit leadership, so that students are prepared through coursework, internships and other professional experiences to enter leadership roles in arts organizations such as museums, galleries, arts philanthropies, and community-building arts programs. This concentration also prepares students for graduate work in arts administration, museum studies and related disciplines. Students may pursue additional work to earn the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification. This will be a coordinated program of study within the Multidisciplinary Studies major. In addition to the requirements below, the additional Multidisciplinary Studies major requirements would also be met (student must earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in the major). Of the required major credits, half of the hours must be at the 300/400 level. Core Courses (36 credits):
Directed Foundational Studies Courses (15 credits):
Additional Requirements (6 credits):
Degree Map Gender Studies
This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA Spring 2nd Year
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
- Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (Research Methods/Statistics)
- Major Elective | Credits/Units 3 (Art/Humanities)
- Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
- Elective | Credits/Units 3
15 Credits Spring 3rd Year
- GNDR 402 - LGBTQ Studies 3 Credits
- Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
- Major requirement: Sciences/Social Sciences or Elective | Credits/Units 3
15 Credits
Fall 4th Year
- GNDR 475 - Fieldwork in Gender Studies 3 Credits
- Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
15 Credits
Degree Map Philosophy
This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA Fall 2nd Year
- PHIL 200 Level 3 Credits
- Foundational Studies: Ethics & Social Responsibility 3 Credits
- Foundational Studies: History 3 Credits
- Major Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
15 Credits Spring 2nd Year
15 Credits Fall 3rd Year
- PHIL 300 Level 3 Credits
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Junior Composition 3 Credits
- Major Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
15 Credits Spring 3rd Year
- PHIL 300 Level 3 Credits
- Major Elective 3 Credits
- Major Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
15 Credits Spring 4th Year
15 Credits Degree Map International Studies
International Studies Concentration Degree Map Spring 3rd Year
15 Credits Degree Map Business and Society
Business and Society Degree Map Spring 4th Year
- Elective | Credits/Units 3
- Minor (CAS Minor)| Credits/Units 3
- Minor (CAS Minor)| Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
- 300 or 400 level Elective | Credits/Units 3
15 Credits Degree Map Sociology
This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA Fall 2nd Year
- Major Course: Statistics 3 credits
- Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Laboratory Science | Credits/Units 4
- 300 or 400 level elective 3 credits
- Elective 3 credits
16 Credits Spring 2nd Year
15 Credits Fall 3rd Year
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
- Major Course: SOC 300 or 400 level course | Credits/Units 3
- Major Elective: SOC 300 or 400 level elective | Credits/Units 3
- Elective 300 or 400 level | Credits/Units 3
- Elective | Credits/Units 3
15 Credits Fall 4th Year
- Major Course: SOC 300 or 400-level 3 credits | Credits/Units 3
- Undergraduate Core Curriculum : UDIE | Credits/Units 3
- Elective 300 or 400 level| Credits/Units 3
- Elective 300 or 400 level| Credits/Units 3
- Elective 3 credits
15 Credits Degree Map Visual Arts Administration
This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA |
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