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TAYLORE WILLIS
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biology and Psychology
“ I love that my major was
hand-crafted for me,”
says Taylore.“ I worked

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science
very closely with my academic advisor and my psychology and biology faculty to ensure I was taking classes that would be useful in my career.”
Taylore gained firsthand
experience through an
internship in Montana
Interdisciplinary studies is a flexible degree program that allows students to develop an individual course of study by combining classes from two academic disciplines. Each interdisciplinary studies major works closely with faculty members to create a customized program that transcends traditional majors offered at the University.
Students may investigate a course of study that requires an interdisciplinary approach to a theme such as a set of problems, an idea, or a period of study. Some suggested interdisciplinary themes include aesthetics and artistic expression, international / global studies, administration and policy, and American studies. Each semester, students meet with the program coordinator to assess their academic progress and review volunteer projects, internships, and other career-development activities.
The B. S. to M. S. option is available for students who wish to earn a master’ s degree in one of Stevenson’ s graduate programs.
POPULAR COMBINATIONS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
STUDIES:
Art / business administration
Business administration / social science
Business administration / human services
Education / social science
English( writing focus)/ business administration
Philosophy / social sciences
Psychology / human services
funded by the National Science Foundation.“ I participated in a nine-week summer internship program where I worked in the College of Forestry and Conservation conducting research in the Western Montana Grasslands. This experience allowed me to develop and build important professional connections and I received a guaranteed acceptance offer to my mentor’ s lab for graduate school.”
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