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The Interdisciplinary Studies major and accompanying degree educates to the broad sweep of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Together with other Sacred Heart University core requirements for the bachelor’s degree, the major provides graduates with the necessary foundation for successful teaching of academic content in the elementary school.

What will I study?

The Interdisciplinary Studies major for aspiring elementary teachers is designed with the intention to provide candidates with a balanced set of courses in the arts and sciences—English, history, political science, geography, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics—as well as the opportunity to explore one of the aforementioned areas in depth.

Why choose Interdisciplinary Studies at SHU?

This major allows Elementary teachers to prepare with relevant coursework in science, math, social studies and language arts and helps our candidates to acquire greater knowledge and confidence. It also provides excellent preparation for the Praxis II exam, required for elementary certification in Connecticut and other states.

What courses will I be taking?

The Interdisciplinary Studies major consists of a Foundational Core and an Area of Concentration so that students are provided with a broad overview of academic content along with the opportunity to study one academic discipline in greater depth. The foundational core comprises courses in English, reading and language arts; global studies, history, and political science; mathematics; and biology, chemistry and physics. Areas of concentration are English/arts, social studies, math and science.

Upon completion, those who concentrate on English/language arts or social studies earn a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree; those who concentrate on mathematics or science earn a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

What are my career opportunities with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies?

The Five Year Program allows our candidates to receive BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts in Teaching and the State of Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification. In addition, their internship provides them with significant work experience which will put them in an advantageous position for employment.