Exploring different career paths? Want to keep your options open? Choose the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interdisciplinary Studies at Booth University College. It's a flexible program that lets you study across disciplines and areas of interest.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interdisciplinary Studies can be completed in:
- 3 years (90 credit hours)
- 4 years (120 credit hours)
Create a program that meets your needs and interests. Combine subjects from two disciplines, rather than majoring in just one. This open and flexible program is as unique as you are. Your advisor can help you create a program that aligns with your post-graduate goals and job interests.
What makes this program distinctive is our core curriculum. These courses expose you to a breadth of knowledge across many disciplines. Study the arts, religion, social sciences, and sample courses in business and social work. You'll also gain practice through experiential learning.
Gain a diverse understanding of how the world works. Learn how to think critically about complex topics and articulate an informed world view.
Interested in pre-law, but also in immigrant studies? Combine Psychology and Sociology, and focus on immigrant populations for your assignments and experiential learning. Want to be a teacher? Try English as a major teachable and Religion or Psychology as your minor teachable. Have a passion for community development and advocacy? Combine Urban Studies or Sociology with business courses in marketing, leadership, accounting, and branding.
What You'll Learn
Here’s what you can expect to learn in this program, in addition to our Institutional Learning Outcomes:
- A foundation in the arts and sciences as delivered in the core curriculum
- Ability to articulate an informed view of the world with an appreciation for its complexity and diversity, in a Christian and multi-disciplinary perspective
- The ability to write clearly and think critically across a range of disciplines
- Conduct scholarly research, independently and collaboratively, to identify and discuss ideas, practices, and policies using appropriate methods and resources
- Acknowledge a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to local and global issues. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches
- Acknowledge the diverse social, cultural, and historical forces that shape identities and values. Examine personal and cultural diversity
- Demonstrate collaborative, independent, and inclusive attitudes and practices
- Analyse and interpret historical and contemporary events, texts, and data within and between disciplines
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Small class sizes, a collaborative learning environment, and faculty who believe in Education for a Better World. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Booth UC provides a meaningful student experience that prepares you with knowledge and confidence for today's world.
Your Future
Many careers require a college or university degree. A bachelor degree can help you get entry level employment in:
- Business
- Banking
- Retail management
- Government
- Public relations
- Event planning
- Social services
Interdisciplinary Studies also prepares you for further studies in programs like:
- Law
- Ministry
- Journalism
- Education
Interdisciplinary Studies broadened my knowledge in many different fields such as environmental science, marketing, religion, and film. Booth UC cares about its students. With a down-to-earth environment, and small class sizes, it made me feel like I'm part of the family.”
- Catherine Zhang (BA/22)
Courses
For course details, visit the Academic Calendar.
This program is open to all students on a direct entry basis. After 60 credit hours of study, students must meet a minimum GPA of 2.0 to continue in the program.
3 Year (90 credits)
- At least 90 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- ENG280 Literary & Cultural Theory
- At least one disciplinary 395 Special Topics course
- BHS499 or HUM499 Integration capstone course
- 36 credit hours in two disciplines in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Film Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Religion, Philosophy, History) and The School of Business
- 18 credit hours in each discipline
- at least 6 credit hours at 300 level or above
4 Year (120 credits)
- At least 120 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- ENG280 Literary & Cultural Theory
- At least two disciplinary 395 Special Topics courses, one in each of the two chosen disciplines
- BHS499 or HUM499 Integration capstone course
- 48 credit hours in two disciplines in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Film Studies, Sociologt, Psychology, Religion, Philosophy, History) and The School of Business
- 24 credit hours in each discipline
- 18 credit hours at the 200 level or above
- including 6 credit hours at the 300 level or above
Admission Requirements
Review the admission requirements for this program, plus specific details for mature students, international students, and high school equivalencies for applicants outside Manitoba.
Contact Us
Our Admissions Team is happy to provide more information or help you through the application process. Contact us if you'd like to learn more about Booth University College or any of our programs.
