Program Requirements
(minimum of 120 credit hours)
Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to allow individualized majors around a theme, significant problem, or topic.
The courses listed below under each of the noted categories have been developed to meet the course standards for the Regents Online Degree Programs. Students should check with their advisor regarding other online and traditional courses that may meet the requirements of the noted categories.
1. University Admission
You must apply and meet the admission requirements for your university home institution.
2. General Education
You must meet the General Education Requirement of your Home Institution. It is critical to talk with your advisor(s) prior to enrollment regarding the General Education Requirements and transferability.
Complete all of your general education courses through your university, OR
Meet with the university RODP Transcript Advisor to determine which prior college credits and/or work experience credits fulfill the university general education requirements, OR
Complete the General Education Requirements online through any of the Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges. Be sure to consult your university advisor prior to taking courses.
3. Concentration Areas (24 hours)
The major must include two upper division concentration areas (12 hours per area). No course may be used for more than one concentration.
Examples of Concentrations:
Psychology (12hrs) Physiological Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Learning and Memory
Social Psychology
Culture Diversity
(12 hrs)
Cultural Diversity
Latin America:Countries and Peoples
Mass Media and Cultures
Multicultural Education
English (12 hrs)
Writing for the Internet & Electronic Media
Computers, Writing and Literature
Non Western Literature
Continental Literature
International (12 hrs)
Latin America:Countries and Peoples Mass Media & Cultures
International Political Economy
International Health
Other concentrations could be:
Communication
Multicultural Studies
Teaching and Learning
Information Technology
Organizational Leadership
International Studies
Public Relations
Check with your advisor for other possible concentrations.
4. Culminating Special Project (3 hours) (senior status required)
Culminating Special Project Must be approved by approved by advisor.
5. Electives (33 hours)
Related Elective Courses (33 hours)
An additional thirty-three semester hours (or 27 hours electives plus 6 hour internship noted below) may be drawn from the noted concentration areas or selected from other areas to complement the degree program.
Internship (6) (optional as an elective / junior status)
RODP Internship Must be approved by advisor.
6. Graduation Requirements include the following:
At least 120 semester hours total.
At least 60 semester hours from a 4-year institution, of which at least 30 hours are from the home institution.
At least 45 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level.
No more than 24 semester hours in business courses.
Graduation: You may receive your diploma by mail or attend the official graduation activities and ceremonies at your home institution.
Diploma: Your home institution will conduct your degree program audit and grant your degree. Your degree will note the name of your home institution. Your diploma will be the same as all other diplomas.
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