Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Diversity Studies Track

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies Track at UCF is a flexible program that provides a broad understanding of diversity studies. Students can choose from over 30 courses in a variety of disciplines, including history, literature, sociology, and political science. The core requirements include courses in diversity studies and research methods, and students must also complete a capstone experience. This interdisciplinary program is suitable for students seeking to work in social justice or advocacy, or who plan to pursue graduate studies in a related field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies Track is a broadly based interdisciplinary curriculum. The degree's interdisciplinary nature provides students with tools that can be applied across a spectrum of science, social behavior, and humanities, while foregrounding the importance of analyses with a focus on diversity and inclusion in such categories as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability. Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program.

Outline:

The program requires students to take two unique IDS Core courses, 30 credit hours of courses related to theory and representations/experiences of diversity, and select from a number of related minors such as the Women's and Gender Studies or Diversity and Social Inequality.

Core Requirements (6 Total Credits):

• IDS3933 - Cornerstone Experience (3)
• IDS3333 - Issues in Diversity Studies (3)

Restricted Electives (30 Total Credits):

Students must earn at least 30 credits from the following list of courses:

• AFA3006 - The African Diaspora: Theories and Movements (3)
• AFA3102 - Introduction to Africana Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3)
• AFA3104 - The Black Intellectual Experience (3)
• AFA3300 - African-American and Caribbean Music (3)
• AFA3371 - Evolution of Hip Hop (3)
• AFA4242 - Contemporary Issues in Africana Studies (3)
• AMH3560 - Women, Law, and Society in American History (3)
• AMH3561 - Women in American History I (3)
• AMH3562 - Women in American History II (3)
• AMH3571 - Black American History I (3)
• AMH3572 - Black American History II (3)
• AMH3580 - North American Indians (3)
• AMH3586 - History of Latinos in the U.S. (3)
• AMH4575 - History of the Civil Rights Movement (3)
• AML3283 - Contemporary American Women's Fiction (3)
• AML3286 - Early American Women's Words (3)
• AML3613 - Narratives of Slavery (3)
• AML3614 - Topics in African-American Literature (3)
• AML3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana (3)
• AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
• AML3643 - Contemporary Native American Prose and Poetry (3)
• AML3286 - Early American Women's Words (3)
• AML3613 - Narratives of Slavery (3)
• AML3614 - Topics in African-American Literature (3)
• AML3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana (3)
• AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
• AML3630 - Latinx Literature (3)
• ANT3145 - Archaeology of Complex Societies (3)
• ANT3212 - Peoples of the World (3)
• ANT3245 - Native American Religions (3)
• ANT3451 - Race Matters: Anthropological Approaches to Racism (3)
• ANT3701 - Engagement & Social Change: Public Anthropology (3)
• ANT4352 - African Societies and Cultures (3)
• ANT4340 - Caribbean Afterlives (3)
• ANT4352 - African Societies and Cultures (3)
• ANT4702 - Culture, Inequality and Global Development (3)
• ARH3674 - Latin American Popular Culture (3)
• ARH4871 - Women in Art (3)
• ASH4304 - Women in China (3)
• ASH4383 - Imperialism & Decolonization in South Asia (3)
• ASL2510 - Issues of Deafness (3)
• CCJ4129 - Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice (3)
• CCJ4670 - Women and Crime (3)
• CCJ4681 - Domestic Violence and the Justice System (3)
• CCJ4690 - Sex Offenders and the Criminal Justice System (3)
• CCJ4694 - Human Trafficking and Criminal Justice (3)
• CLP3184 - Women's Mental Health (3)
• CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
• CPO4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics (3)
• CPO4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy (3)
• CPO4514 - Politics of East Asia (3)
• CPO4541 - Chinese Politics (3)
• CPO4553 - Politics of Japan (3)
• CPO4710 - Women in Comparative Politics (3)
• CPO4784 - Political and Economic Inequality in Comparative Perspective (3)
• CPO4794 - Indigenous Politics and the Environment (3)
• EDF2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3)
• ENC4374 - Gendered Rhetorics (3)
• EUH4426 - Sex and Gender in Antiquity (3)
• EUH4610 - Women in European Society: From Medieval to Modern (3)
• FIL3880C - Images of Women in Film (3)
• HSC3559 - Disabilities in American Society (3)
• HUM3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities (3)
• HUM3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities (3)
• HUM3401 - Asian Humanities (3)
• HUM3423 - African Humanities (3)
• HUM3460 - Latin American Humanities (3)
• HUM3805 - Critical Theory in the Humanities (3)
• HUM3806 - Critical Race Theory (3)
• HUM4823 - Queer Theory in the Humanities (3)
• HUM4826 - Postcolonial Theory (3)
• HUM4931 - Key Figures in the Humanities & Cultural Studies (3)
• HUM4934 - Key Concepts in Humanities & Cultural Studies (3)
• IDS3053 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3)
• IDS3152 - Diversity Leadership and Environmental Studies (3)
• IDS3157 - The Environment, Gender, and Sexuality (3)
• IDS4602 - Reviving the Past: Researching Lost Communities (3)
• INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
• INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
• INR4075 - Human Rights Policy (3)
• INR4085 - Women, Gender, and Globalization (3)
• INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
• JST3005 - Tenets of Judaism (3)
• JST3510 - Notable Women in Jewish History (3)
• LIT3381 - Women Writers of Color (3)
• LIT3383 - Women in Literature (3)
• LIT3394 - Literature of AIDS (3)
• LIT3823 - Hispanic Women Writers (3)
• LIT4233 - Postcolonial Theory and Literature (3)
• LIT4554 - Advanced Feminist Theories (3)
• MHS3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services (3)
• MMC4303 - Hispanics in Media in the US (3)
• PHH3701 - Native American Philosophy (3)
• PHI3700 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
• PHI3750 - The Problem of Evil (3)
• PHM3020 - Philosophy of Love (3)
• PHM3100 - Freedom and Justice (3)
• PHM3123 - Feminist Theories (3)
• PLA4886 - Sexuality, Gender, & the Law (3)
• PLA4472 - Employment Discrimination Law (3)
• PLA4554 - Environmental Law (3)
• PLA4830 - World Legal Systems (3)
• POS3076 - American Indian Politics (3)
• POS3234 - Protest in American Politics (3)
• POS4023 - The Politics of LGBTQ+ Policy (3)
• POS4074 - Latino Politics (3)
• POS4622 - Politics and Civil Rights (3)
• POT4632 - Religion and Politics (3)
• PUP3314 - Minorities in American Politics (3)
• PUP4323 - Women and Public Policy (3)
• REL3123 - Asian Religions in America (3)
• REL3111 - Religion and Philosophy Through Film (3)
• REL3333 - Hinduism (3)
• REL4496 - Key Concepts in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
• REL4936 - Key Figures in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
• REL3340 - Buddhism (3)
• REL2300 - World Religions (3)
• REL3403 - Christianity (3)
• SOP3724 - Psychology of Prejudice (3)
• SOP3742 - Psychology of Women (3)
• SOP3784 - Psychology of Diversity (3)
• SPW4730 - Hispanic Literature of the United States (3)
• SPW4770 - Caribbean Spanish Literature (3)
• SPW4773 - Puerto Rican Literature (3)
• SYD3700 - Race and Ethnicity (3)
• SYD3800 - Sex and Gender in Society (3)
• SYD3800 - Sex and Gender in Society (3)
• SYD3805 - Sociology of Sexualities (3)
• SYD4810 - Women in Contemporary Society (3)
• SYD4813 - Women, Law and Social Change (3)
• SYD4820 - Men, Masculinities and Society (3)
• SYO3530 - Social Power and Inequality (3)
• SYO4200 - Religion in Society (3)
• SYO4323 - Community and Diversity (3)
• SYO4424 - Men, Masculinities, and Health (3)
• SYO4429 - Social Identities & Health (3)
• SYP3060 - Sociology of Sex and Reproduction (3)
• SYP3562 - Domestic Violence in Society (3)
• SYP4454 - Global Inequality and Society (3)
• SYP4730 - Aging in Society (3)
• SYP4732 - Minority Aging and Health (3)
• THE3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
• THE3383 - Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage (3)
• THE4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
• THE4423 - Women in Theatre (3)
• THE4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
• WST3015 - Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
• WST3020 - Girls' Studies (3)
• WST3371 - Women and Leadership (3)
• WST3500 - Gender Issues and Community Activism (3)
• WST3522 - First and Second Wave Feminisms (3)
• WST3561 - Third Wave Feminisms (3)
• WST3610 - Gender and Technology (3)
• WST3621 - Theories of Masculinity (3)
• WST4002 - Research in Women and Gender Studies (3)
• WST4022 - Girls and the Body (3)
• WST4023 - Virtual Girls (3)
• WST4312 - Representations in Motherhood (3)
• WST4349 - Ecofeminism (3)
• WST4415 - Global and Transnational Feminism (3)
The program will maintain a list of approved courses; substitutions require recommendation by an advisor and approval by the program director.

Capstone Requirement (3 Total Credits):

• IDS4934 - Capstone Experience (3)

Careers:

Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program.

Other:

• Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) - Diversity Studies may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online.
• Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Students must have declared an Interdisciplinary Studies major - Diversity Studies Track at least two semesters before graduation.
• Research, Internship, and Independent study credit may be used in this major with prior approval from Interdisciplinary Studies director.
• Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each core and restricted elective course.
• Students must consult with an Interdisciplinary Studies adviser when entering the degree program and regularly thereafter.
• Courses designated in 1.
(General Education Program) and 2. (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.
• Students wishing to earn an Interdisciplinary Studies degree as a double degree, double major, or second degree, must complete all fifty-four credits exclusive of credits done for the other degree(s) and/or major(s), including any minors associated with that degree.
• A grade of "C" or above (2.0) is required for each course taken in the core and each of the subject areas.
• Computer Competency is met by departmental assessment, or the following courses:
• CGS 1060C - Introduction to Computers Credit Hours: 3
• STA 1063C - Basic Statistics Using Microsoft Excel Credit Hours: 3
• University Minimum Exit Requirements:
• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
• Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120
• Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
• Transfer courses must be evaluated for equivalency credit and/or for use in the degree program by the Interdisciplinary Studies Advising Team.
• The student must provide all supporting information.
• Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm