Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS)

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300 Understanding Multidisciplinary Studies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Open only to pre-B.A.I.S. students. Reviews the range of multidisciplinary literature relevant to student's core concentration.

390 The Research Process (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Open only to pre-B.A.I.S. and B.A.I.S. students. Focuses on the skills to develop a topic, find and organize relevant information, examine and critique evidence, establish project criteria, and create a plan to complete a senior thesis or project. Should be taken at least two semesters prior to BAIS 490.

489 Directed Readings and Research (1-3:0:0). Prerequisite: Open only to degree students in the B.A.I.S. program. Individualized sections by arrangement. Readings/research are conducted on an individual basis in consultation with an instruction.

490 Senior Thesis Project (3:0:0). Prerequisites: BAIS 300 and 390. Corequisite: BAIS 491. Capstone course in the B.A.I.S. core concentration. Open only to degree students in the B.A.I.S. program. Topics approved by the faculty advisor and the B.A.I.S. director. Individualized sections may be arranged. A grade of C or better is required to graduate with a B.A.I.S. degree.

491 Senior Project Exhibition (1:1:0). Prerequisites: BAIS 300 and 390. Corequisite: BAIS 490. Open only to degree students in the B.A.I.S. program. Preparation for final exhibition of B.A.I.S. project. Individual sections by arrangement.