The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) provides an environment that allows you to understand and integrate the liberal arts and sciences. IS offers modern, customizable education tailored to meet your academic and career goals.
Design Your Degree
Are you wondering what to do with old or mismatched credit hours? Do you have a diverse set of interests that don’t fit into a traditional degree plan? Are you hoping to prepare for a career that’s off the beaten path?
We’ve got you.
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies offers programs that blend multiple disciplines to create a highly-customized course of study. Boasting some of the most flexible degree plans in the country, our school empowers you to design a degree that’s as unique as you are.
Create Your Path
Having trouble choosing a major? Create one. With an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, you can choose your courses and concentration.
Use Your Credits
Are you a non-traditional or returning student unsure of what to do with aging credits? Our advisors can help you get the most out of years-old educational experience with our flexible programs in Interdisciplinary Studies or American Studies.
Focus in Healthcare
Determined to pursue a career in the healthcare field? We offer several pre-professional health programs.
Teacher Certification
Ready to pursue teacher certification or a degree in Education? We are the proud home of UTD’s Teacher Development Center.
Graduate Education
Looking for a master’s program that suits your specific needs? Design one yourself with the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Fast Track Program
Begin work early on your MA in Interdisciplinary Studies degree before completing your bachelor’s with our fast track program.
How It Works
Depending on your interests and existing credit hours, you can choose to design a degree in our capstone major, Interdisciplinary Studies.
It’s an easy, two-step process:
1. Choose Two Foundations
Select courses from two UT Dallas schools to build your academic foundation.
2. Focus Your Concentration
Tailor your degree with an option area that aligns with your career goals.
Stories & Highlights
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Alumni Spotlight: Aia Pescalia Blends Creativity With Data-Driven Marketing
Fresh from walking the stage to receive her Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Digital Data-Driven Marketing and U/X Management, alumna Krista “Aia” Pescalia took not…
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The IS Files: Episode 11 Season Finale: The One Where It’s Summer!
This post is part of a series. View the last post for context. You truly have no idea how much how I enjoyed this semester. My only regret is not…
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Student Spotlight: Dalia Rebolledo
Interdisciplinary Studies junior Dalia Rebolledo knew from a young age she wanted to make helping others her life’s work. After a life-changing personal experience with a social worker, she recognized…