One Size Doesn't Always Fit All
Adriene Similton
Issue date: 3/4/10 Section: News
Changed your major lately? Felt a little confined by the curriculum of your primary interest area?
Ever asked yourself the question 'is there another choice?' Maybe Interdisciplinary Studies is for you.
Students interested in interdisciplinary studies combine upper level courses from two or more majors which help them meet personal interests, career goals, and in some cases can meet the prerequisites for advanced degree work at the Master's level.
Students might think of interdisciplinary study as a liberal studies degree……… on steroids.
"It isn't for everyone, but it does provide an opportunity for students to build an exciting program for a world that is continually evolving", commented program advisor Brad Anderson.
"We have been able to give above average students the chance to excel when they are able to combine multiple disciplines in new ways."
Anderson was describing the story of a recent graduate Ashley Trinidad, who was a transfer soccer player that had interests in graphic design, business, and public relations.
With the help of Anderson and business professor Paul Hedlund, Trinidad was able to combine her interests in these areas into a special major in marketing. Her senior project was to help the Salina Chamber of Commerce develop an new marketing program for their office. Trinidad's work and the cross-disciplined work of other students inspired other faculty, staff and administration to work on a new Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
Anderson is currently working on an advising curriculum to help students interested in marketing.
"We have all the courses required for students who want to go to grad school for marketing but we don't have an 'official' degree in marketing", commented Anderson.
"What we do have with Interdisciplinary Studies is the opportunity for students to combine classes in business, communications and graphic design for an Integrated Marketing concentration."
The program is expected to help with recruitment and retention efforts by KWU faculty, staff, and administration.
Students who have interests in business, law, medicine, government, social sciences, or advanced degrees may all benefit from an interdisciplinary approach.
Often times students interested in this area aren't looking for an easy way around but don't necessarily want to be confined by a single discipline.
There are five faculty advisors at Kansas Wesleyan to help students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies. Steve Hoekstra, Marcia MacLennan, Bryan Minnich, Weston Opitz and Brad Anderson can answer questions or students can stop by admissions and pick up a brochure that has more information about the program.
Ever asked yourself the question 'is there another choice?' Maybe Interdisciplinary Studies is for you.
Students interested in interdisciplinary studies combine upper level courses from two or more majors which help them meet personal interests, career goals, and in some cases can meet the prerequisites for advanced degree work at the Master's level.
Students might think of interdisciplinary study as a liberal studies degree……… on steroids.
"It isn't for everyone, but it does provide an opportunity for students to build an exciting program for a world that is continually evolving", commented program advisor Brad Anderson.
"We have been able to give above average students the chance to excel when they are able to combine multiple disciplines in new ways."
Anderson was describing the story of a recent graduate Ashley Trinidad, who was a transfer soccer player that had interests in graphic design, business, and public relations.
With the help of Anderson and business professor Paul Hedlund, Trinidad was able to combine her interests in these areas into a special major in marketing. Her senior project was to help the Salina Chamber of Commerce develop an new marketing program for their office. Trinidad's work and the cross-disciplined work of other students inspired other faculty, staff and administration to work on a new Interdisciplinary Studies Program.
Anderson is currently working on an advising curriculum to help students interested in marketing.
"We have all the courses required for students who want to go to grad school for marketing but we don't have an 'official' degree in marketing", commented Anderson.
"What we do have with Interdisciplinary Studies is the opportunity for students to combine classes in business, communications and graphic design for an Integrated Marketing concentration."
The program is expected to help with recruitment and retention efforts by KWU faculty, staff, and administration.
Students who have interests in business, law, medicine, government, social sciences, or advanced degrees may all benefit from an interdisciplinary approach.
Often times students interested in this area aren't looking for an easy way around but don't necessarily want to be confined by a single discipline.
There are five faculty advisors at Kansas Wesleyan to help students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies. Steve Hoekstra, Marcia MacLennan, Bryan Minnich, Weston Opitz and Brad Anderson can answer questions or students can stop by admissions and pick up a brochure that has more information about the program.
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