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: Rahma Arif Gets Hands-On With Healthcare Studies
Fresh from earning her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies this May, Rahma Arif reflects on an undergraduate journey defined by academic rigor and meaningful service. A Terry Foundation Scholar,…
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The IS Files Episode 15: The One Where You Missed Me?
This post is part of a series. View the last post for context. I did it, y’all. I went on vacation. I was gone for more than two glorious weeks,…
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The IS Files Episode 14: The One With My Kid In It
This post is part of a series. View the last post for context. Clementine is here. She’s not supposed to be. She’s supposed to be with her grandma, but my…