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ASUNTA HENRY’ 14
Human Services and Management
“ My favorite part of the interdisciplinary studies major is the diversity. I get to take classes for my unique career path,” says Asunta.“ My career goals focus on helping others in their time of need by working with emergency management and disaster relief services. I interned at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency where I worked on disaster simulations and answered the phone as a public information officer. I learned a lot at the agency that helped me prepare for my future career.”
After graduation Asunta began a career as a community health advocate at University of Maryland Medical Center.
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.
Interdisciplinary studies majors may choose to pursue either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Arts requires the completion of a foreign language through at least the intermediate level.
WHAT’ S DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES MAJOR AT SU?
» A customized program based on academic interests » Close work with faculty who have expertise in the selected areas of study » An opportunity to explore career options through internships » A capstone senior seminar that supports independent research
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