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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Course Title: |
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Humanities | |
| College: |
Hodges University 
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| Course Description: |
Hodges University's Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program supports the University's philosophy of being creative, open, and community conscious institution of higher learning. Graduates of Hodges are prepared to fulfill social responsibilities, adapt to change, adhere to standards of excellence, appreciate life-long learning and understand the global perspective. They are able to measurably demonstrate integrative excellence in the core competencies of effective communication, leadership and initiative, research, and critical thinking.122 credit hours are required to complete this degree. Graduates from the IDS program find employment in careers such as education, social services, human resources, medicine, gerontology, law, sales, marketing technology, retail and management. They discover that they have a variety of career options. The graduate of an IDS program has the integrated ability to unravel the complex web created by the challenges of our twenty-first century global world - to propel an organization forward. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Must have a High School diploma or GED | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Hodges University) The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Hodges University gives students the opportunity to earn a degree through incorporating their past college studies with courses that will equip them for today’s ever-changing workplace. It was created so that students participate in a weekly in depth session to learn, access, and examine the progress done toward achieving the program objectives. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree program supports the Hodges University’s vision of being an open, creative, and community conscious institution of higher learning. Students will be ready to adapt to change, meet social responsibilities, understand the global perspective, comply with standards of excellence and appreciate life-long learning. They're able to measurably display integrative excellence in the core competencies of research, critical thinking, effective communication, leadership, and also initiative. The interdisciplinary studies degree program consists of 9 classes that will be taught in a wheel structure. Due to the integrative approach to teaching, a student may go into the wheel at any given semester. Once a student is enrolled, he or she circuits the wheel for 1 year. Each spoke of the wheel signifies a specific class in which the content and skills of each class interacts with and develops upon the content and skills of other classes. These classes include: - Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility - A Society of Laws - Leadership Theories and Practice - Issues in Diversity - Contemporary Global Issues - Cognitive Processes - Applied Research Methodologies - Professional Communication Concepts - Strategic Planning and Evaluation In addition, the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program emphasizes on knowledge and skills crucial in modern work environment. To put it briefly, students will find a program with a curriculum that addresses their goals and needs, that bridges what they already know with what they will acquire, and that will broaden their horizons beyond their historical single-lens focus. Many adult professional individuals are interested in this program simply because they can both improve their lives and enhance their career potential. The program regards their experience and encourages them in practical problem solving and contextual exploration. It helps them gain confidence and build networks through collaborative learning (Nitri, Schindler, & Henry, 2004). Career Opportunities: Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program, graduates will find that they have a wide range of career opportunities. They will turn into a prepared life-long learner who understands and can articulate the links that are found within and among disciplines. Graduates will possess an integrated capability to move an organization ahead - to solve the complex web produced by the challenges of our 21st century global world. They will discover employment in careers such as: - Law - Education - Human Resources - Medicine - Social Services - Gerontology - Sales - Marketing - Technology - Retail - Management It is the Interdisciplinary Studies professional who has the combined skills and knowledge that will make a difference in our complex, borderless world. |
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