The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Major

The IDS major was created as an option for students whose academic and career goals are not best served with a traditional major and minor. The program allows students to have a custom-designed major, individualized to reflect personal interests, values and needs. It requires at least 21 units in three (3) subject areas. To be approved, a student must demonstrate how these three areas compliment each other to form a coherent “theme” and how these three areas better prepare the student for their academic and career goals than a traditional major and minor.

An IDS application may be submitted after you have completed a minimum of 30 units and must be submitted prior to enrolling in your last 30 units.

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