Interdisciplinary Programs

The most critical issues facing modern societies require interdisciplinary expertise and cooperation, and students in interdisciplinary degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences are equipped with the world-class education and experiences needed to tackle these complex problems.

Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Programs

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Environmental Programs

The interdisciplinary environmental degrees programs provide the necessary preparation for future professionals in the environmental field and cultivates an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset that seeks solutions for the sustainable future of the Earth.

Women's & Gender Studies

Our courses yield fresh perspectives on the nature of gender as it intersects with race, ethnicity, class, religion, and nation, and encourage students to look beyond their own culture and era in examining gender’s role in shaping society. Students perform critical analysis of gender and pursue knowledge about women throughout history and around the world.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

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Water Management & Hydrological Science

This graduate degree program is preparing the next generation of water scientists, hydrologists and managers through teaching and research that improves the reliability and quality of water resources for human well-being and development.