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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Richard A. Leipold, Ph.D., Advisor
The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) major at Waynesburg University is a flexible degree program that seeks to serve the needs of students who wish to design an individualized course of study. Through the IDS major, students are able to combine courses from two or more academic disciplines into a Concentration Area. The flexibility of the program makes possible the pursuit of a wide variety of interests. The Concentration Area includes a minimum of 54 credits from two or more academic disciplines that the student integrates into a single program. At least 30 credit hours must be in upper-division courses (300-level or above). No more than two-thirds of the Concentration Area may be in one discipline. During the senior year, each student in the IDS major shall enroll in a three-credit independent study, internship, or honors course in the academic discipline in which the advisor teaches. The advisor shall be the instructor of record for this course. The goal of this course is for the student to integrate his or her knowledge of the selected academic disciplines. Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in IDS will be expected to meet the General Education Requirements for the Baccalaureate degree. It is recommended that students declare an IDS major before completing 60 credit hours. Eligible students must submit an IDS major proposal to the IDS Advisor. At the time of application, students are expected to have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00. Procedures for applying for the IDS major are available in the office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.  
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Sut Sakchutchawarn, Ph.D., Director Richard Waddel, Ph.D., Program Director of International Culture The International Studies curricula are designed to give students a background of events, economics, and cultures of the world. Students may take a broad view or concentrate on the business aspects of international concerns. Much flexibility is available, but all students majoring in International Studies must spend at least four weeks (preferably a semester) studying abroad. Students may wish to concentrate on a particular country, focus on a selected part of the world, or seek a broad understanding of international relations. Graduates will find many career opportunities ranging from service vocations (in organizations such as the United Nations, U.S. Department of State, and world relief groups) to international business occupations. The international internship sometimes results in an offer of a career. This major or minor may also lead to graduate study in politics, law, economics, history, or other related fields. Note: In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education Requirements listed on pages 82-83. Major requirements and/ or General Education Requirements may be changed by official action of the faculty.