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1. Welcome An Update on
Interdisciplinary Studies
3. Interdisciplinary Studies TEAM http://www.is.ucf.edu/about/faculty.php
Dr. Michael Hampton, Director
Iris Rios, Administrative Assistant
Allison Ennis, Receptionist
Advisors Peer Advisors
Peter Wallace Maria Castro
Jessica Simmons Aeryel Williams
Marcelle Turner Miguel Naranjo
Jessica Cheatwood-Alvarez
4. What we do Advise prospective students on area and minor selection (even non-UCF students) Peer Advisors
Confirm major and course requirements
Maintain and correct degree audit - Advisors
Explain undergraduate policies and procedures
Advising on GEP, Gordon Rule, Residency Requirement, Foreign Language and Transfer Credit
For overrides, waivers, petitions, etc.
Graduation Certification Jessica S.
Curriculum and enrollment management of IDS and GIS courses
Newsletter each semester
Advise by appointment only
6. New Website http://www.is.ucf.edu/index.php
7. Website Features Narrated Orientation PowerPoint
Online Appointment Scheduling
History of Interdisciplinary Studies
Undergraduate Forms
Newsletters
Student Journal
Alumni Biographies
How to Register
How to Read a Degree Audit
8. Interdisciplinary Studies Tracks, Minors, & Certificates TRACKS
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Environmental Studies (B.S.)
Womens Studies (B.A.)
MINORS
World Comparative Studies
Environmental Studies
Leadership Studies
CERTIFICATES
Cultural Tourism
Leadership Studies
9. Interdisciplinary Studies Track The most popular track (About 95% of our students)
Consists of three different, non-overlapping, disciplines - two areas of study plus a minor from the list of minors offered at UCF
Two core courses, cornerstone and capstone
Individual plan of study developed working closely with advisor
Great academic flexibility
10. Interdisciplinary Studies TrackBegins on Page 228 in the 2010-2011 Catalog 54 Credits in the Major
6 credits in Two Core Courses
IDS3933 Cornerstone Experience (1st semester in IS)
IDS4934 Capstone Experience (last semester in IS)
30 credits in Two Subject Areas
15 credits each
18 credits (or more) in One Minor from UCF
Of the 30 credits in the two subject areas, at least 15 credits must be upper level and at least 15 credits must be taken at UCF
Students must consult with an Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor to enter the program
B.A. requires one-year university level foreign language or proficiency or American sign language (SPA4614)
B.S. requires one semester university level foreign language or proficiency or a multicultural course from our list
11. Interdisciplinary Studies Trackareas of study Arts
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Commerce
Communication
Computational Sciences
Education
Engineering
Health
Humanities
Letters & Modern Languages
Life/Biomedical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Public Affairs
15. Online Program The on-line Interdisciplinary Studies Distance learning program is different only in that the areas and minors available are limited. The areas of study currently available on-line are:
Areas of Study Minors
Behavioral & Social - Political Science
Sociology
Education - Tech. Ed. & Industry Training
Health - Health Service Administration
Humanities - History
Letters & Modern Languages - Writing
Public Affairs - Minors may be available, see advisor
Womens Studies (Interdisciplinary)
17. Updated Forms 2010 Track Sheets and Area prefix sheets available online.
Major change forms are not available on our website, students must make an appointment to declare the major.
Environmental Studies course options are not available on website, students may obtain one from our office.
18. Contact the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies Want to make an appointment to learn more? We will gladly train you on how to advise for this major!
Location: Classroom Building 1, Suite 302
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Phone Number: (407)823-0144
Email: is@mail.ucf.edu
Website: www.is.ucf.edu