Interdisciplinary

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

If you are interested in building a major around a specialized problem, theme, or vocation, this interdisciplinary major is right for you. You will work with an academic adviser to develop a proposal for a course of study that matches your needs.

Possible interdisciplinary majors include graphic design, environmental law and policy, international relations, youth counseling, systems analysis, and human resources management.

The Curriculum

For students whose academic goals are not best served by a traditional major, Cal Lutheran offers the opportunity to design an interdisciplinary major in which the student selects courses from more than one department. Independent studies and experiential learning can also be included in the major.

Students work with a faculty mentor and faculty advisory committee to develop a proposal for a course of study that meets the student’s needs. Examples of such majors include environmental law and policy; childhood development and creativity; graphic design; systems analysis; and human resources management.



Programs

Offered as a major (BA or BS).


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Your Future

The cool thing about creating your own major are the multiple career opportunities after your time here at Cal Lutheran. Many of our students have gone onto paving their own professional paths as specialists, global volunteers, or pursuing a graduate degree to advance their studies.


Our alumni study at:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
  • Boston University
  • University of LaVerne
Our alumni work for:
  • ELCA Division for Global Mission
  • Nationwide Medical
  • Oaks Christian
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Motive Entertainment
  • Croshal Entertainment Group
Career paths:
  • Global Missions Volunteer
  • Patient Care Representative
  • Education Administrator
  • Recruiting Specialist
  • Management and Marketing Representative

of Cal Lutheran graduates find a job or enroll in graduate school within nine months

More Career Outcomes



Lukas Swidler
Dr. McCambridge inspired me to pursue my degree in education and it became a total game changer. My student teaching in the classroom was a foundational experience that set the stage for navigating what to do and what not to do when working with kids.

Lukas Swidler '20
Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Executive Director and Founder of MTBX Mountain Biking Expert

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