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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Multidisciplinary Studies B.S.
Sample Plan: Multidisciplinary Studies - Consult with MdS advisor to develop program
Total Credits: 120.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 14.0 cr
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Mathematical Thinking) :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
LE (Environment) :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :3.0 cr
LE (Social Sciences) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 14.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
LE (Diversity and Soc Justice US) :3.0 cr
Elective :5.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
MDS 3001W - Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies : 3.0 cr : WI
Area Requirements : 12.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
ABUS 4023W - Communicating for Results : 3.0 cr : WI
Area Requirements : 13.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 17.0 cr
SOC 3811 - Social Statistics : 4.0 cr : MATH
Area Requirements : 13.0 cr
One of the Area courses should be Writing Intensive-upper division.
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 15.0 cr
Area Requirements : 12.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr