Interdepartmental Studies – BA

Program Overview:

By definition, a major in Interdepartmental Studies combines course work in two or more disciplines. This major provides a flexible framework that allows for the design of a variety of nontraditional programs. Under the umbrella of Interdepartmental Studies, the College has developed several specified options and several less-defined options as described below. The degree in all cases is Bachelor of Arts in Interdepartmental Studies.

Program Contacts:

Jennifer Hankin

Director of Academic Advising

Email: hankinj@mail.strose.edu

Program Webpage:

Interdepartmental Studies, BA

Program Requirements:

Business/Mathematics Option (61 credits)

ACC 121	Prin Financial Accounting	3
ACC 122	Prin Managerial Acc't	3
BUS 219	Management Info Systems	3
BUS 233	Business Law 1	3
BUS 253	Principles of Marketing	3
BUS 301	Financial Management	3
BUS 334	Business Law II	3
CSC 202	Intro to Programming	4
MAT 190	Calculus 1	4
MAT 191	Calculus 2	4
MAT 201	Calculus 3	4
MAT 270	Finite Mathematics	3
MAT 372	Introduction to Probability	3
	MAT Electives 300-level or higher	9

Two BUS/ECO Electives chosen from the following:

BUS 352	Operations Management	3
ECO 205	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECO 352	Economics of Management	3

One CSC Elective chosen from the following:

CSC 252	Problem Solving w/JAVA	4
CSC 321	Database Mgmt Systems	4
CSC 344	Computer Networks	3

Computer Science/Mathematics Option (60 credits)

CSC 202	Intro to Programming	4
CSC 252	Problem Solving w/JAVA	4
CSC 302	Data Structures	4
CSC 321	Database Mgmt Systems	4
CSC 332	Microcomp Arch & Prg	3
MAT 190	Calculus 1	4
MAT 191	Calculus 2	4
MAT 201	Calculus 3	4
MAT 240	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 295	Discrete Math Str	3
MAT 319	Numerical Analysis	3
PHY 190	Fund of Physics 1	3
PHY 190L	Fund of Physics 1 Lab	1
PHY 191	Fund of Physics 2	3
PHY 191L	Fund of Physics 2 Lab	1

Elective courses (12 credits) chosen from the following:

CSC 342	Artificial Intelligence	3
CSC 344	Computer Networks	3
CSC 431	Algorithms	3
CSC 432	Operating Systems	3
CSC 433	Programming Languages	3
CSC 434	Software Engineering	3
	or any CSC 300-level or above
MAT 330	Mathematical Logic	3
MAT 340	Linear Programing/Game Theory	3
MAT 350	Abstract Algebra	3
MAT 372	Introduction to Probability	3
MAT 373	Introduction to Statistics	3

Physical Science/Mathematics Option (63 credits)

CHM 190	Gen Chemistry 1	3
CHM 190L	Gen Chemistry 1 Lab	1
CHM 191	Gen Chemistry 2	3
CHM 191L	Gen Chemistry 2 Lab	1
CHM 401	Physical Chemistry 1	3
CHM 401L	Physical Chem Lab 1	1
CHM 402	Physical Chemistry 2	3
CHM 402L	Physical Chem Lab 2	1
PHY 190	Fund of Physics 1	3
PHY 190L	Fund of Physics 1 Lab	1
PHY 191	Fund of Physics 2	3
PHY 191L	Fund of Physics 2 Lab	1
PHY 302	Modern Physics	3
	Chemistry or Physics Electives	8
MAT 190	Calculus 1	4
MAT 191	Calculus 2	4
MAT 201	Calculus 3	4
MAT 302	Differential Equations	3
	MAT Electives 300-level or higher	12

Pre-Engineering Option (46 credits)

CHM 190	Gen Chemistry 1	3
CHM 190L	Gen Chemistry 1 Lab	1
CHM 191	Gen Chemistry 2	3
CHM 191L	Gen Chemistry 2 Lab	1
CSC 202	Intro to Programming	4
CSC 252	Problem Solving w/JAVA	4
CSC 302	Data Structures	4
MAT 190	Calculus 1	4
MAT 191	Calculus 2	4
MAT 201	Calculus 3	4
MAT 240	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 302	Differential Equations	3
PHY 190	Fund of Physics 1	3
PHY 190L	Fund of Physics 1 Lab	1
PHY 191	Fund of Physics 2	3
PHY 191L	Fund of Physics 2 Lab	1

Also recommended are CHM 203, CHM 402, MAT 372, MAT 373, and additional physics courses.

Special Studies Option (42 credits)

The Special Studies option retains the flexible dimension of the Interdepartmental Studies major. Under this option, students are able to design their own major by combining two clusters of at least 18-24 credits each or three clusters of at least 12-18 credits each. All students interested in participating in the Interdepartmental Studies Program must complete an application form prior to formally enrolling in this major. Application/program requirements include:

Students write a narrative demonstrating how the Interdepartmental Studies program, specifically the combination of the two or three disciplines specific to their Interdepartmental Studies program, will contribute to their career and life goals.
Students develop a formal plan of study, in conjunction with the Academic Advising Office, that includes:
A list of courses, including advanced-level courses, that comprise the core of the student’s plan
An explanation of how and why these courses constitute a focused academic program

The Plan of Study must include progression from beginning to upper-level courses.
Students must successfully complete the College-wide Liberal Education Requirements.
A capstone is required for completion of the program.

Once the application narrative and Plan of Study are prepared, students are responsible for meeting with the departments chairs representing the disciplines included in their Interdepartmental Studies program, as well as the appropriate school deans, in order to review and gain approval for their Program of Study.

Final approval for admission into the Interdepartmental Studies Program rests solely with the specific departments. Once approved, department chairs and deans sign the student’s Plan of Study, and the student brings the completed form to the Director of Academic Advising, who files a copy and sends a copy to the Registrar’s Office for official documentation of Interdepartmental Studies as the student’s major.

Professional Accreditation:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org

Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.

What Makes an Application Complete

Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
Official High School Transcripts
Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
Essay or Graded Paper
Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.

Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)

Scholarships and Financial Aid

See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.

The Bottom Line

The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.

More about Financial Aid

Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.

The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.