Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Diversity Studies Leadership Track

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Diversity Studies Track prepares students for diverse careers or graduate studies through interdisciplinary coursework focused on diversity and inclusion, offering a wide range of elective options to tailor their education to their interests.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Diversity Studies Track is a broadly based interdisciplinary curriculum. The degree's interdisciplinary nature provides students with tools that can be applied across a spectrum of science, social behavior, and humanities, while foregrounding the importance of analyses with a focus on diversity and inclusion in such categories as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and ability. Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program. This track requires students to take three unique IDS Core courses, 30 credit hours of restricted electives pertaining to some aspect of diversity and inclusion from the list provided. Students interested in pursuing this B.A. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

Outline:

Core Requirements (6 Total Credits)

• IDS3933 - Cornerstone Experience (3)
• IDS3333 - Issues in Diversity Studies (3)

Restricted Electives (30 Total Credits)

• Earn at least 30 credits from the following list:
• AFA3006 - The African Diaspora: Theories and Movements (3)
• AFA3102 - Introduction to Africana Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3)
• AFA3104 - The Black Intellectual Experience (3)
• AFA3300 - African-American and Caribbean Music (3)
• AFA3371 - Evolution of Hip Hop (3)
• AFA4242 - Contemporary Issues in Africana Studies (3)
• AMH3560 - Women, Law, and Society in American History (3)
• AMH3561 - Women in American History I (3)
• AMH3562 - Women in American History II (3)
• AMH3571 - Black American History I (3)
• AMH3572 - Black American History II (3)
• AMH3580 - North American Indians (3)
• AMH3586 - History of Latinos in the U.S. (3)
• AMH4575 - History of the Civil Rights Movement (3)
• AML3283 - Contemporary American Women's Fiction (3)
• AML3286 - Early American Women's Words (3)
• AML3613 - Narratives of Slavery (3)
• AML3614 - Topics in African-American Literature (3)
• AML3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana (3)
• AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
• AML3643 - Contemporary Native American Prose and Poetry (3)
• AML3286 - Early American Women's Words (3)
• AML3613 - Narratives of Slavery (3)
• AML3614 - Topics in African-American Literature (3)
• AML3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana (3)
• AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
• AML3630 - Latinx Literature (3)
• ANT3145 - Archaeology of Complex Societies (3)
• ANT3212 - Peoples of the World (3)
• ANT3245 - Native American Religions (3)
• ANT3451 - Race Matters: Anthropological Approaches to Racism (3)
• ANT3701 - Engagement & Social Change: Public Anthropology (3)
• ANT4352 - African Societies and Cultures (3)
• ANT4340 - Caribbean Afterlives (3)
• ANT4352 - African Societies and Cultures (3)
• ANT4702 - Culture, Inequality and Global Development (3)
• ARH3674 - Latin American Popular Culture (3)
• ARH4871 - Women in Art (3)
• ASH4304 - Women in China (3)
• ASH4383 - Imperialism & Decolonization in South Asia (3)
• ASL2510 - Issues of Deafness (3)
• CCJ4129 - Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice (3)
• CCJ4670 - Women and Crime (3)
• CCJ4681 - Domestic Violence and the Justice System (3)
• CCJ4690 - Sex Offenders and the Criminal Justice System (3)
• CCJ4694 - Human Trafficking and Criminal Justice (3)
• CLP3184 - Women's Mental Health (3)
• CPO3403 - Politics of the Middle East (3)
• CPO4303 - Comparative Latin American Politics (3)
• CPO4400 - Kurdish Politics: Identity, Violence, and Democracy (3)
• CPO4514 - Politics of East Asia (3)
• CPO4541 - Chinese Politics (3)
• CPO4553 - Politics of Japan (3)
• CPO4710 - Women in Comparative Politics (3)
• CPO4784 - Political and Economic Inequality in Comparative Perspective (3)
• CPO4794 - Indigenous Politics and the Environment (3)
• EDF2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators (3)
• ENC4374 - Gendered Rhetorics (3)
• EUH4426 - Sex and Gender in Antiquity (3)
• EUH4610 - Women in European Society: From Medieval to Modern (3)
• FIL3880C - Images of Women in Film (3)
• HSC3559 - Disabilities in American Society (3)
• HUM3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities (3)
• HUM3326 - Theories of Sex and Gender in Humanities (3)
• HUM3401 - Asian Humanities (3)
• HUM3423 - African Humanities (3)
• HUM3460 - Latin American Humanities (3)
• HUM3805 - Critical Theory in the Humanities (3)
• HUM3806 - Critical Race Theory (3)
• HUM4823 - Queer Theory in the Humanities (3)
• HUM4826 - Postcolonial Theory (3)
• HUM4931 - Key Figures in the Humanities & Cultural Studies (3)
• HUM4934 - Key Concepts in Humanities & Cultural Studies (3)
• IDS3053 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods (3)
• IDS3152 - Diversity Leadership and Environmental Studies (3)
• IDS3157 - The Environment, Gender, and Sexuality (3)
• IDS4602 - Reviving the Past: Researching Lost Communities (3)
• INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
• INR3253 - International Politics of Africa (3)
• INR4075 - Human Rights Policy (3)
• INR4085 - Women, Gender, and Globalization (3)
• INR4224 - Contemporary International Politics of Asia (3)
• JST3005 - Tenets of Judaism (3)
• JST3510 - Notable Women in Jewish History (3)
• LIT3381 - Women Writers of Color (3)
• LIT3383 - Women in Literature (3)
• LIT3394 - Literature of AIDS (3)
• LIT3823 - Hispanic Women Writers (3)
• LIT4233 - Postcolonial Theory and Literature (3)
• LIT4554 - Advanced Feminist Theories (3)
• MHS3426 - Diversity Issues in Human Services (3)
• MMC4303 - Hispanics in Media in the US (3)
• PHH3701 - Native American Philosophy (3)
• PHI3700 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
• PHI3750 - The Problem of Evil (3)
• PHM3020 - Philosophy of Love (3)
• PHM3100 - Freedom and Justice (3)
• PHM3123 - Feminist Theories (3)
• PLA4886 - Sexuality, Gender, & the Law (3)
• PLA4472 - Employment Discrimination Law (3)
• PLA4554 - Environmental Law (3)
• PLA4830 - World Legal Systems (3)
• POS3076 - American Indian Politics (3)
• POS3234 - Protest in American Politics (3)
• POS4023 - The Politics of LGBTQ+ Policy (3)
• POS4074 - Latino Politics (3)
• POS4622 - Politics and Civil Rights (3)
• POT4632 - Religion and Politics (3)
• PUP3314 - Minorities in American Politics (3)
• PUP4323 - Women and Public Policy (3)
• REL3123 - Asian Religions in America (3)
• REL3111 - Religion and Philosophy Through Film (3)
• REL3333 - Hinduism (3)
• REL4496 - Key Concepts in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
• REL4936 - Key Figures in Religion and Cultural Studies (3)
• REL3340 - Buddhism (3)
• REL2300 - World Religions (3)
• REL3403 - Christianity (3)
• SOP3724 - Psychology of Prejudice (3)
• SOP3742 - Psychology of Women (3)
• SOP3784 - Psychology of Diversity (3)
• SPW4730 - Hispanic Literature of the United States (3)
• SPW4770 - Caribbean Spanish Literature (3)
• SPW4773 - Puerto Rican Literature (3)
• SYD3700 - Race and Ethnicity (3)
• SYD3800 - Sex and Gender in Society (3)
• SYD3800 - Sex and Gender in Society (3)
• SYD3805 - Sociology of Sexualities (3)
• SYD4810 - Women in Contemporary Society (3)
• SYD4813 - Women, Law and Social Change (3)
• SYD4820 - Men, Masculinities and Society (3)
• SYO3530 - Social Power and Inequality (3)
• SYO4200 - Religion in Society (3)
• SYO4323 - Community and Diversity (3)
• SYO4424 - Men, Masculinities, and Health (3)
• SYO4429 - Social Identities & Health (3)
• SYP3060 - Sociology of Sex and Reproduction (3)
• SYP3562 - Domestic Violence in Society (3)
• SYP4454 - Global Inequality and Society (3)
• SYP4730 - Aging in Society (3)
• SYP4732 - Minority Aging and Health (3)
• THE3272 - Shakespeare to RuPaul: Drag in Entertainment (3)
• THE3383 - Taboo Theatre: Sex & Violence on Stage (3)
• THE4230 - Cultural Diversity in Theater (3)
• THE4423 - Women in Theatre (3)
• THE4543 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
• WST3015 - Introduction to Women's Studies (3)
• WST3020 - Girls' Studies (3)
• WST3371 - Women and Leadership (3)
• WST3500 - Gender Issues and Community Activism (3)
• WST3522 - First and Second Wave Feminisms (3)
• WST3561 - Third Wave Feminisms (3)
• WST3610 - Gender and Technology (3)
• WST3621 - Theories of Masculinity (3)
• WST4002 - Research in Women and Gender Studies (3)
• WST4022 - Girls and the Body (3)
• WST4023 - Virtual Girls (3)
• WST4312 - Representations in Motherhood (3)
• WST4349 - Ecofeminism (3)
• WST4415 - Global and Transnational Feminism (3)
The program will maintain a list of approved courses; substitutions require recommendation by an advisor and approval by the program director.

Capstone Requirement (3 Total Credits)

• IDS4934 - Capstone Experience (3)

Grand Total Credits: 39

Foreign Language Requirements

• Graduation Proficiency equivalent to one year of college instruction in either a foreign language or proficiency equivalent to American Sign Language III.
Note: Students entering without having met the admission requirement must do so in order to graduate.

Careers:

Students pursuing a career in social justice or advocacy work, involvement in international nonprofit organizations or diverse research and journalistic careers, as well as those seeking preparation for graduate study in related areas will enjoy the flexibility of this program.

Other:

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog.
• Research, Internship, and Independent study credit may be used in this major with prior approval from Interdisciplinary Studies director.
• A grade of a “C” or above (2.0) is required for each course taken in the core, restricted electives, and capstone requirement.
• Students must consult with an Interdisciplinary Studies adviser when entering the degree program and regularly thereafter.
• Course substitutions may be made with approval by program director.
• Courses designated in 1.
(General Education Program) and 2. (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.