Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Purpose
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies equips students to join a globalized workforce, gain the abilities to speak across multiple disciplines, effectively communicate new ideas, and manage today’s changing work environments.
Designed to promote and strengthen early awareness of the career development process. While topics are personalized, competencies include assessing, identifying, and evaluating personal values and personality strengths for career application; conducting specific job research; and solidifying career plans using critical thinking and logic. Students will also develop a proficiency in networking and job search techniques, resume building, and effective interviewing skills for a relevant field of interest. This course also serves as a capstone requirement for the Interdisciplinary Studies AA degree program.
Offered: Resident and Online
INDS 299 provides students with hands-on practice as they complete an internship or other experience related to their coursework. Students complete all requirements for the internship or experience. Enrolling in this course documents a student's experience so they may be identified if they break enrollment or do not participate in a 499 requirement for their program of study. Course results in 0 credit hours.
Offered: Resident and Online
Resident Prerequisite: RSCH 201 or Inquiry Research with a score of 80 or Research with a score of 80 or Research (prior to 2017-2018) with a score of 80
Designed to assess student mastery of content knowledge for the Interdisciplinary Studies degree programs, this capstone course requires students to produce a carefully organized summation and synthesis of accomplishments, learning, and goals related to their undergraduate degree program at Liberty University. Throughout this process, students will discover a greater understanding of transferable skills and qualifications and how these relate to career opportunities and/or graduate school respectively.
Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing in INDS program
Offered: Resident and Online
INDS 499 provides students with hands-on practice in faith and learning integration as they complete an internship. Course is repeatable with a maximum of six credits.
Registration Restrictions: Department Chair Approval
Offered: Resident and Online