Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum
TRADITIONAL DEPTH STUDIES - Concentrations from Academic Departments
Traditional depth studies require a 36 semester-hour (SH) specialization that includes six (6) SH in courses labeled IDS and a minimum of 30 SH of courses in the WSSU catalog from the academic programs cited below. Students select their courses from the chosen academic department based on their needs and goals and course prerequisites.
The courses in the depth-study may not be transferred from two-year institutions, and at least one of the courses taken must be at the 4000 (senior) level. No course counted toward the degree may duplicate a course previously taken from any institution. Traditional Depth Studies, available on campus, include the following:
| ART | A minimum of 30 SH from the Art courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| CHEMISTRY | A minimum of 30 SH from the Chemistry courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| HISTORY | A minimum of 30 SH from the History courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| Justice Studies | A minimum of 30 SH from the Justice Studies courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| LIFE SCIENCES | A minimum of 30 SH from the Life Sciences (BIO) courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| MASS COMMUNICATIONS | A minimum of 30 SH from MCM courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| MATHEMATICS | A minimum of 30 SH from the MAT courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| MUSIC | A minimum of 30 SH from the MUS courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | A minimum of 30 SH from the MUS courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level |
| PSYCHOLOGY | A minimum of 30 SH from the PSY courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level (Prerequisite: General Psychology- PSY 2301) |
| SOCIOLOGY | A minimum of 30 SH from the SOC courses in the WSSU Catalog of those 20 SH must be in 3000 and 4000 level courses, with at least three SH at the 4000 level (Prerequisite: SOC 2301 General Sociology) |
* Other depth Studies may be possible through arrangement with the concentration-related department or school. No majors conferring licensure or certification are eligible to serve as depth studies.
CONCENTRATION IN INTEGRATIVE STUDIES via DISTANCE LEARNING
Integrative Studies as an Area of Undergraduate Study
The Concentration in Integrative Studies at Winston-Salem State University shares the following characteristics with scores of similar programs in American colleges and universities: (1) developing among students skills in communications, abilities in critical and creative thinking/ problem solving, and knowledge of one's own and other cultures; (2) valuing cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to learning and scholarship through historical, regional, thematic, or problem-focused study; and (3) exploring societal issues. Integrative Studies is also an alternative for students who need or seek a broader educational experience-as proposed in The University of North Carolina White Paper on E-Learning (July 21, 2003, p. 4.) The occupational focus for graduates in Integrative Studies tends to be in areas of management, government, and public service; or professional or graduate education in business, counseling, law, librarianship; or for enhancement of one's current employment. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies' Integrative Studies Concentration will be offered through Distance Learning methods for students who have met the prerequisites and wish to pursue integrated learning that will strengthen their abilities in written communication, critical and creative thinking, and self-directed learning, and their understanding of past and contemporary societies. All courses will emphasize at least two of these abilities with the interdisciplinary courses emphasizing all of them.
DEPTH STUDY- INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (DL- Online) 36 SH minimum
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Semester offered Online |
| ART 2306 | African American Art | 3 | Fall/Spring/Summer |
|
ENG 3321 |
Grammars of English |
3 |
Fall |
|
ENG 3347 |
Topics in Language and Literature |
3 |
Fall |
|
ENG 3381 |
Black Writers in American Literature |
3 |
Fall |
|
IDS 3310 |
Native American Studies |
3 |
Spring |
|
IDS 3383 |
Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
|
IDS/SPA 3323 |
Cultures of the Spanish Speaking World |
3 |
Spring |
|
IDS 4370 |
Research in Interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
|
IDS/HIS 4371 |
The American South in Popular Culture |
3 |
Fall |
|
MUS 3339 |
African American Music |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
|
MUS 3340 |
Non-Western Music |
3 |
Spring |
|
PHI 2301 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
|
SOC 3343 |
Cultural Diversity |
3 |
Fall/Spring/Summer |
|
SOC 4311 |
Sociology of the African American |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
*6 SH of courses labeled IDS are specifically required
** Course availability may vary. New courses will be announced as they are approved.
Other Acceptable WSSU Courses (Not On-line)
| Course Number |
Course Name | Credit Hours |
Semester offered Online |
| ENG 3331 | Literary Aspects of the Bible | 3 | varies |
| ENG/HIS 4326 | American Studies | 3 | varies |
| HIS 3356 | Modern Russian History | 3 | Spring |
| HIS 4372 | Latin America Since 1824 | 3 | varies |
| HIS 4332 | History and Politics of Asia | 3 | varies |
