Program Overview
St. Andrews University's Interdisciplinary Studies program empowers students to tailor their education to their interests or career goals. Students can design their own major or pursue a Pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy concentration. The program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers in fields such as education, journalism, and healthcare.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) program at St. Andrews University allows students to design their own individualized course of study or pursue a faculty-designed Pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy concentration. The program provides a well-rounded education in a liberal arts setting, with a focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Students have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the interconnections between diverse disciplines and cultures.
Objectives:
- To provide students with the opportunity to develop their own course of study organized around a personal interest or professional goal
- To allow students to explore and appreciate the ways in which diverse disciplines, schools of thought, modes of inquiry, and cultures fit into the rich fabric of human life and purpose in the world
- To help students develop a well-rounded understanding of a particular topic, question, or goal through progressively advanced study in several disciplines, rather than a single one
Outline:
- Individualized Program of Study: Students design their own major, under the guidance of faculty mentors, that allows them to investigate a topic or concern of their own choosing. Students select three academic disciplines that will help them pursue their particular question, topic, or goal.
Careers:
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Admissions Counselor
- Environmental Activist
- Entrepreneur
- Public Relations Specialist
- Professor
- Non-profit Manager