The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) provides an environment that allows you to understand and integrate the liberal arts and sciences. IS offers modern, customizable education tailored to meet your academic and career goals.
Design Your Degree
Are you wondering what to do with old or mismatched credit hours? Do you have a diverse set of interests that don’t fit into a traditional degree plan? Are you hoping to prepare for a career that’s off the beaten path?
We’ve got you.
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies offers programs that blend multiple disciplines to create a highly-customized course of study. Boasting some of the most flexible degree plans in the country, our school empowers you to design a degree that’s as unique as you are.
Create Your Path
Having trouble choosing a major? Create one. With an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, you can choose your courses and concentration.
Use Your Credits
Are you a non-traditional or returning student unsure of what to do with aging credits? Our advisors can help you get the most out of years-old educational experience with our flexible programs in Interdisciplinary Studies or American Studies.
Focus in Healthcare
Determined to pursue a career in the healthcare field? We offer several pre-professional health programs.
Teacher Certification
Ready to pursue teacher certification or a degree in Education? We are the proud home of UTD’s Teacher Development Center.
Graduate Education
Looking for a master’s program that suits your specific needs? Design one yourself with the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Fast Track Program
Begin work early on your MA in Interdisciplinary Studies degree before completing your bachelor’s with our fast track program.
How It Works
Depending on your interests and existing credit hours, you can choose to design a degree in our capstone major, Interdisciplinary Studies.
It’s an easy, two-step process:
1. Choose Two Foundations
Select courses from two UT Dallas schools to build your academic foundation.
2. Focus Your Concentration
Tailor your degree with an option area that aligns with your career goals.
Stories & Highlights
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Student Spotlight: Sarah Ahmed is Ready for the Rigors of Medical School
The unique nature of the Healthcare Studies program has made graduating senior Sarah Ahmed ready to take on the hard science and the even harder real world aspect of med…
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Mascot Spotlight: Lulu Thee Llama Does Whatever She Wants, Basically
She’s colorful, she’s candy-filled, she’s collegiate! Our mascot, Lulu Thee Llama, tells juuust a little bit of her story (she’s a very private llama) and explains why she chose the…
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Alumni Spotlight: Suzanne Shoda Balances Family, School and a UTD Career
Suzanne Shoda, an Academic Advisor at Bass School, sat down with us to answer our questions about her journey from the work force into parenthood, then higher education, and finally,…