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Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
124 semester hours
The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your Academic Advisor for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your Academic Advisor.
Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level
- Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
Choose COMM 120 College Writing. - Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)
Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts. - Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
Choose from the Science discipline. - Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines. - Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
Choose from the Humanities discipline.
Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)
- COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
- ECON 210* - Introduction to Microeconomics (4)
OR ECON 220* - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4) - HUMN 210** - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Skills (2)
- HUMN 211** - Introduction to Ethical Analysis and Reasoning (2)
- IDST 100 - Introduction to Portfolio (1)
- HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
- MATH 215† - Statistical Concepts (4)
- PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)
- SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)
OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4) - General Education Elective (2)
*Select another Social or Behavioral Science elective if either Economics course is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.
** Select another General Education Elective if either Humanities course is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.
†Select another General Education Elective if MATH 215 is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.
Interdisciplinary Core (24 hours)
Required (4 hours)
- IDST 300 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (4)
Electives (20 hours):
When choosing courses to complete, students should be aware of the prerequisites that may be required by Focus Area courses. Choose five courses from the following, but from no more than three different cognate areas:
Business and Technology:
Acceptable courses include any upper division course in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Forensics, Computer Science, eMarketing, Finance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Management Information Sciences, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Public Relations, Public Safety Management, Safety, Security, & Emergency Management, and Web Development.
Communication:
Acceptable courses include any upper division course in Communication, Graphic Design, or Organizational Communication.
Humanities:
Acceptable courses include any upper division course in Art or Art History, Comparative Religion or Religious Studies, History, Literature, Music or Music Education, Philosophy, or Theatre.
Natural Sciences:
Acceptable courses include any upper division course in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
Social Sciences:
Acceptable courses include any upper division course in Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
University Electives (14 hours)
Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.
Major Area (32 hours)
The Major Area for this program is comprised of the student's two chosen focus areas (16 hours each).
Focus Areas*:
*See list below
Capstone:
All Interdisciplinary Studies students must complete the capstone course:
- IDST 495 - Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone (4)
Major Requirements
All students are required to pass College Writing (COMM 120), either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) and either Speech Communication (SPCH 100) or Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) prior to enrolling in any other course at the 200 level or above. Either PF 121 or PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course, or it may be taken concurrently with the first 15-week BLF course. Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) in place of Learning Strategies (PF 321). Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
Please see the Academic Bulletin for the complete list of degree and residency requirements.
Focus Areas
Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 310)
Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT 320)
Federal Income Tax (ACCT 390)
Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 425)
Psychology of Personal Development (PSYC 310)
Applied Psychology: Theory to Practice (PSYC 315)
Coaching in Organization (PSYC 325)
Assessment and Intervention in Organizations (PSYC 420)
Decision Making and Problem Solving (BSAD 320)
Business Ethics for Leaders (BSAD 460)
Principles of Management (MGMT 312)
Major Area Elective - choose from approved list of BSAD Major Area Electives
Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 321)
Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECON 322)
And choose two of the following:
Money, Banking, and Financial Markets (ECON 340)
Forecasting (ECON 420)
History of Economic Thought (ECON 450)
Fraud Examination (BSFR 341)
Business Ethics for Leaders (BSAD 460)
And choose two from the following:
Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Investigations (BSFR 342)
Legal Elements of Fraud (BSFR 343)
Corporate Governance and Internal Control Assessment (BSFR 344)
Choose four from the following (with one at least one at the 400 level):
Communication Ethics (COMM 315)
Business and Professional Communication (COMM 320)
Organizational Communication (COMM 321)
Communication in Groups and Teams (COMM 335)
Introduction to Creative Writing (COMM 360)
Intercultural Communication (COMM 400)
Advanced Creative Writing (COMM 460)
Advanced Graphic Design (GRPH 310)
Digital Photography (GRPH 317)
Technical Communication (MIS 320)
Public Relations (PBRL 325)
Media Research and Writing (PBRL 350)
Rhetoric and Social Influence (PBRL 450)
Courts and Criminal Procedure (CJAD 310)
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (CJAD 330)
And choose two of the following:
Probation and Parole (CJAD 425)
Juvenile Corrections (CJAD 430)
Sociology of Deviant Behavior (CJAD 440)
Choose four from the following (with one at least one at the 400 level):
Internet Marketing (EMKT 340)
Social Media Marketing (EMKT 345)
Search Engine Marketing (EMKT 415)
Web Analytics (EMKT 430)
eCommerce (EMKT 460)
Money, Banking and Financial Markets (FINA 340)
Advanced Financial Management (FINA 403)
Investments (FINA 405)
Global Finance (FINA 450)
Investments (FPLN 405)
Tax Planning (FPLN 430)
Retirement Planning (FPLN 450)
Estate Planning (FPLN 460)
Healthcare Management (HCM 300)
Healthcare Financial Management (HCM 320)
Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management (HCM 442)
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management (HCM 472)
Community Health (HCM 340)
Healthcare Database Management (HISM 320)
Healthcare Information Systems Management (HISM 470)
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Management (HCM 472)
Human Resources Management (HRM 300)
And choose three from the following:
Staffing (HRM 301)
Training and Development (HRM 302)
Compensation and Benefits (HRM 401)
Employee and Labor Relations (HRM 402)
Computer Networks: Switching, Routing, and WANS (ITEC 275)
Windows Administration (ITEC 350)
Information Technology Project Management (ITEC 430)
Database Administration (ITEC 450)
Decision Making and Problem Solving (BSAD 320)
Human Resources Management (HRM 300)
Organization Behavior (MGMT 325)
Organizational Leadership (MGMT 470)
Information Systems Architecture and Technology (MIS 310)
Systems Integration Concepts and Practices (MIS 330)
Enterprise-wide Electronic Commerce (MIS 360)
Information Systems Security (MIS 484)
Marketing (MKTG 300)
Advertising (MKTG 320)
Marketing Behavior (MKTG 330)
And choose one from the following:
Relationship Marketing (MKTG 430)
Global Marketing (MKTG 450)
Media and Crisis Communication (PBLR 425)
Public Relations & Promotional Strategy (PBLR 445)
Operations Management (OSCM 390)
Quality Management (OSCM 440)
Supply Chain Management (OSCM 450)
And choose one from the following:
Transportation & Logistics Management (OSCM 455)
Purchasing & Inventory Management (OSCM 458)
Performance Management (AMGT 400)
Principles of Organizational Development (HRM 420)
Organizational Behavior (MGMT 325)
Managing Change (MGMT 425)
Project Management (AMGT 390)
And choose three of the following (with at least one at the 400 level):
Performance Management (AMGT 400)
Decision Making & Problem Solving (BSAD 320)
Business Ethics for Leaders (BSAD 460)
Training & Development (HRM 302)
Employee & Labor Relations (HRM 402)
Managing Change (MGMT 425)
Coaching in Organizations (PSYC 325)
Public Relations (PBRL 325)
Media& Crisis Communication (PBRL 425)
Public Relations & Promotional Strategy (PBRL 445)
And choose one from the following:
Communication Ethics (COMM 315)
Media Research (PBRL 350)
Rhetoric and Social Influences (PBRL 450)
Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Management (PSMT 315)
Emergency Management and Homeland Security (PSMT 335)
Administrative Law (PSMT 440)
Ethics and Leadership in Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Agencies (SEMT 322)
Choose four from following (with at least one at the 400 level):
Administrative Law (PSMT 440)
Security Operations Theory & Practice (SEMT 326)
Principles of Security Management (SEMT 328)
Labor Relations & Public Sector Bargaining (SEMT 424)
Homeland Security: Theory & Practice at the Local Level (SEMT 432)
Risk Management & Threat Assessment (SEMT 436)
Safety & Security Planning (SEMT 438)
Small Business Management (AMGT 415)
Management and Organization in Small Business (AMGT 430)
Small Business Accounting and Finance (AMGT 435)
And select one Major Area Elective from the following:
Managerial Accounting (ACCT 225)
Decision Making and Problem Solving (BSAD 320)
Global Business Issues (BSAD 476)
Staffing (HRM 301)
Training and Development (HRM 302)
Compensation and Benefits (HRM 401)
Employee and Labor Relations (HRM 402)
Marketing (MKTG 300)
Coaching in Organizations (PSYC 325)
Diversity in the Workplace (SOCL 310)
Applied Research Methods (SOCL 335)
Work and Organizations (SOCL 345)
Social Justice (SOCL 400)
Choose four from the following (with at least one at the 400 level):
The Psychology of Personal Development (PSYC 310)
Diversity in the Workplace (SOCL 310)
Applied Research Methods (SOCL 335)
Applied Psychology: Theory to Practice (PSYC 315)
Coaching in Organizations (PSYC 325)
Assessment and Intervention in Organization (PSCY 420)
Sociology of Work and Organizations (SOCL 345)
Social Justice (SOCL 400)
Advanced Graphic Design (GRPH 310)
Search Engine Marketing (EMKT 415)
Web Analytics (EMKT 430)
Web Design and Implementation (WEBD 234)
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