Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Sage College of Albany offers a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies degree. Also known as a multi-disciplinary or cross-disciplinary major.

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is an exciting major program designed by the Student. In addition to those majors offered in the regular college curriculum, students may design an interdisciplinary major to accommodate their unique interests and career goals. The interdisciplinary studies major is made up of a combination of courses from two or more disciplines offered by the College. Examples include majors that combine professional coursework in one professional discipline, such as, business and a liberal arts discipline, e.g., psychology. Many other combinations are possible, such as, law and communications and history and humanities.

The  interdisciplinary major must contain at least 36 credits total from at least two disciplines, and at least one of the areas of interest must be drawn from courses required in a currently offered Sage Albany major. At least one-half of the credits required for the interdisciplinary major (minimum 18 credits) must be in upper-division courses (i.e., 300-level) as determined by the faculty advisors in the affected programs.

In addition to the above:
Students must meet all the LIFE general education and graduation requirements.
At least 60 of the 120 total credits must be in the liberal arts and sciences.
Total credits required for graduation: 120 (minimum)

Admission to Sage does not guarantee an interdisciplinary proposal will be accepted. Once admitted to the College, students consult regularly with the Director of Academic Advising who assists in designing an educational plan that is right for them. Students are expected to thoroughly research relevant career information to aide in designing an interdisciplinary studies major. Career and employment information will help the student in selecting meaningful courses as major requirements.

Students electing to declare this major program must complete a proposal before having completed 90 credit hours. Students first consult with the Director of Academic Advising and then work with the Director and faculty advisors in the affected majors to create a written proposal.  The proposal will contain a listing the required major and support courses that will enable students to achieve their objectives. The proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor in each affected discipline, the Director of Academic Advising and by the Dean of the College. Exceptions to this policy require the SCA Dean’s approval.