Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) at North Carolina State University has a long history of interdisciplinary teaching and research. In order to better serve the needs of NC State and our society, CHASS aims to strengthen its current efforts and expand its offering of interdisciplinary programs. We have a commitment to make interdisciplinary programs available to geographically dispersed and diverse populations through distance education.
In Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Programs. undergraduate degrees, including dual-degree programs, are available. Discover more on our About Us and Undergraduate Programs webpages regarding the 18 major options and 9 minors offered. In addition, graduate interdisciplinary degrees are offered: a thematic, self-designed M.A. in Liberal Studies (MALS), a M.A. in English with a Concentration in Film Studies, and a Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM).
Upcoming Events: right column, click on "Calendar" and see below
Interdisciplinary Studies - Majors and Minors
Africana Studies (Community Studies concentration option)
Arts Studies (3 arts foundations)
Film
Music
Visual Arts
International Studies (8 concentrations)
Science, Technology and Society (B.A. and B.S.)
Self-Design (B.A, and B.S., majors only)
Interdisciplinary Studies - Additional Minors
Forensic Science
Middle East Studies
Native American Studies
Nonprofit Studies
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 22, 12 – 1 p.m. in 129, 1911 Building:
Interdisciplinary Reading and “Cocktail” Group: Discussion of Julie Thompson-Klein’s Text “Interdisciplinarity, Humanities, and the Terministic Screens of Definition”
According to Wikipedia a “cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink that contains three or more ingredients—at least one of the ingredients must be a spirit.” While we will not serve alcoholic beverages we nevertheless hope to have a spirited discussion about the concept(s) and practice of interdisciplinarity. This is the first of two cocktail hours (the second one will be Tuesday, Feb. 12, 12 – 1 p.m., same place). The Interdisciplinary Studies Council invites faculty and graduate students with an interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching to come and join our discussion. Bring your own lunch – we will provide non-alcoholic beverages. The cocktail hours will prepare us for the March 14 campus visit by Julie Thompson-Klein, one of the top scholars on interdisciplinarity. To receive a pdf of the text we will discuss please RVSP to Katie Bean at kabean@ncsu.edu by Th, Jan. 17, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12, 12 – 1 p.m. in 129, 1911 Building:
Interdisciplinary Reading and “Cocktail” Group: Discussion of Julie Thompson-Klein’s Text “A Taxonomy of Interdisciplinarity”
This is our second cocktail hour to discuss a text by Julie Thompson-Klein, one of the top scholars on interdisciplinarity. The Interdisciplinary Studies Council invites faculty and graduate students with an interest in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching to come and join our discussion. Bring your own lunch – we will provide non-alcoholic beverages. The cocktail hours will prepare us for the March 14 campus visit by Julie Thompson-Klein, one of the top scholars on interdisciplinarity. To receive a pdf of the text we will discuss please RVSP to Katie Bean at kabean@ncsu.edu by Th, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
Past Events - click here
Interdisciplinary Studies - Graduation Ceremony - December 14, 2012
Graduating Student Slideshow (slides were supplied by the students)
The Division of Interdisciplinary Studies is housed and coordinated as part of the CHASS Dean's office. There is no longer a separate Multidisciplinary Studies Division within CHASS.
