Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Building upon Ferrum College’s established academic strengths, the major in Integrated Studies affords focused and organized students with academic interests that do not align in the traditional programs of study to develop their own unique major. In consultation with two faculty advisors, students craft an educational experience that meets the academic rigor of established undergraduate programs while also transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries in search of an education that either prepares students for very specific vocations and avocations or allows them to explore a variety of questions or interests with demonstrated connection and significance. 

Liberal Studies provides the possibility for a program of study to meet educational goals not exactly satisfied by other academic programs. There are possibilities of three or more minors which may be developed into a coherent program of study. Students prepare a statement in which they list their educational objectives and explain how a particular combination of minors will help them to achieve them. A degree plan is developed and the complete proposal is signed by the faculty advisor who will oversee the program. The form needed to begin this process may be obtained from the Provost Office. It is returned, by the student, to the Provost for final approval before being delivered to the Office of the Registrar. A 2.0 GPA is required in each minor for graduation.