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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Multidisciplinary Studies B.A.
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
MdS Language and Culture : 3.0 cr
Freshman Composition :4.0 cr
LE (Biological Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities) :3.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 13.0 cr
MdS Language and Culture : 3.0 cr
LE (Civic Life and Ethics) :3.0 cr
LE (Physical Sciences) :4.0 cr
LE (Mathematical Thinking) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
MdS Language and Culture : 3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
LE (Social Sciences) :3.0 cr
Elective :3.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Upper Division) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
MdS Language and Culture : 3.0 cr
LE (Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
LE (Technology and Society) :3.0 cr
Elective :4.0 cr
LE (Writing Intensive - Lower Division) :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: 15.0 cr
Area Requirements : 12.0 cr
One of the Area courses should be Writing Intensive-upper division.
Elective :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 16.0 cr
Area Requirements : 13.0 cr
LE (Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr