Interdisciplinary Studies
Earn a Pre-Ed Foundation in Humanities, Natural Science & Social Science
Interdisciplinary Studies enable students to develop their understanding and appreciation of human nature, knowledge, values, interaction, societies, struggles, and achievements through the examination of theories, methods, and data from the fields of both science and humanities. This program is designed to equip students with a broad understanding of human life, thought and relationships, an awareness of the methods, topics and trends across disciplines, and an advanced ability to think analytically, critically and creatively.
The three-year Interdisciplinary Studies degree prepares students to enter an after-degree Bachelor of Education program of their choice. Many institutions offer two-year BEd degrees that a student may apply for upon completion of their BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (e.g. University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg, Brandon University). While Providence cannot guarantee acceptance into programs at other institutions, both the General or Specialized Interdisciplinary Studies degree will provide students with the necessary teachables that are required.
Major Options
| BA | Interdisciplinary Studies: General | 3 Years |
| BA | Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialized | 3 Years |
Program Details
For Entrance into the Interdisciplinary Studies program
For entry to the Interdisciplinary Studies major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in each of the two disciplines selected as concentrations.
Program Concentrations – GENERAL
18 credit hours in a concentration major (select one):
- Biology
- English
- General Science (choose two science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science)
- History
- Mathematics
12 credit hours in a concentration minor (select one):
- English
- Environmental Science
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
Program Concentrations – SPECIALIZED
30 credit hours in a concentration major (select one):
- Biology
- English
- General Science (choose two science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science)
- History
18 credit hours in a concentration minor (select one):
- Biology
- English
- General Science (choose two science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science)
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look to the Academic Calendar for full information and course lists. If there are discrepancies between the information listed here and in the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar is definitive.
Range of Courses
English Literature
- Major English Writers
- Women Writers and Gender Issues
History
- Western Civilization
- History of Christianity
Philosophy
- Critical Thinking
- Ethics
Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Abnormal Psychology
Sociology
- Marriage and Family
- Global Problems and Change
Faculty
Yinka Bammeke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Michael Gilmour, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of New Testament & English Literature
Luann Hiebert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English Literature; Early Alert Coordinator
Morgan Mulenga, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Career Options
Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and teachable subjects required to apply to a Bachelor of Education, after which students can become early, middle, or senior years educators. Alternatively, graduates can build careers in a vast array of human or social services, including humanitarian aid, social work, disaster relief, human resources, social policy analysis, criminal justice, counselling, civil service, law, community affairs, journalism, and much more.
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