We know. Deciding on the perfect major can be difficult, even impossible if the path you want to follow requires knowledge of a wide range of subject matter. That’s why we developed the interdisciplinary studies major, which gives you the freedom to design a unique academic program to serve your particular interests and professional goals.
A major in interdisciplinary studies requires that you choose three areas of concentration and include a minimum of 15 credit hours from each program, of which at least nine credit hours must be core courses defined by the department where each concentration is housed.
So, this leaves you with a choice. Which three will it be? Art, graphic design and multimedia communication? Economics, women’s studies and psychology? Journalism, PJCS (peace, justice and conflict studies) and environmental science? Your options are endless.
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For Danny Klink '18, from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, helping others isn’t a hobby—it’s his future career. That’s why he declared a interdisciplinary studies major focusing on physical education, social work and sociology
Daniel's storyQuinn Brenneke , a '14 communication and interdisciplinary studies double major, reflects on faith and learning.
Quinn's storyNasim is a '20 interdisciplinary major from Tehran, Iran. She was a member of the Women’s World Music Choir, International Student Union, Latino Student Union and a resident assistant on campus.
Nasim's storyAfter graduating from Goshen College with an interdisciplinary major in 1963, Robert Brunk became an activist, professor, sculptor and auctioneer.
Robert's storyDona Park was an art and interdisciplinary double major from Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Dona's storyAs a bilingual therapist, Patricia Ebersole-Zwier ’76, has counseled couples and individuals in Latin America and the United States, and is now mentoring the next generation of bilingual professionals at Oaklawn in Goshen.
