Degree Components
About Interdisciplinary Studies at CSU Pueblo
The Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies degree program at CSU Pueblo offers our students a unique opportunity to design their own curriculum which strengthens a student’s weaknesses as well as builds on their strengths. Every component of the degree plan addresses student’s individual differences and helps to develop important, transferable skills.
Important: The coursework below is representative of some (not all) of the coursework students will take.
General Education (35 credit hours)
General education provides students with the opportunity to enhance their ability to think critically, develop their communication and mathematical skills, stimulate their capacities for creative, innovative thinking within the social sciences, and enrich their knowledge of the wider social, cultural, and natural world in which they will live through humanities.
Electives (34 Credit Hours)
At CSU Pueblo you will need around 120 credit hours or more to receive an accredit Bachelor’s degree. With our interdisciplinary studies program, you can use the courses you take from other disciplines as your electives. If you have two concentration areas in management and sociology, you might use psychology and criminology courses you take as your electives. Elective courses offer students the opportunity to learn about themselves and the world. Electives help develop important life skills that help create a well-rounded student.
Core Courses (21 credit hours)
The core courses in the interdisciplinary studies degree program ensure that all students take and complete courses that are considered to be academically and culturally essential. These courses teach students the foundational knowledge and skills they will need in college, careers, and adult life.
Students must take 7 courses in the Interdisciplinary Core.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BUSAD 370 | Business Communications | 3 |
| COMR 103 | Speaking and Listening | 3 |
| COMR 221 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CS 101 | Introduction to Chicano Studies | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MCCNM 101 | Media and Society | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MUS 118 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| POLSC 101 | Political Science, American/National Government | 3 |
| PSYCH 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 151 | Human Development | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Upper Division Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Upper Division courses in the 300-499 level show an increase in both quality and quantity of course contents compared to lower division courses (100-299 Level). Students are encouraged to build on course content through theories taught in lower level courses. Upper division courses require students to analyze, synthesize, interpret, make distinctions, and use critical thinking. Most importantly, it requires students to be more independent and responsible for their learning.
Major/Academic Focus areas (30 Credit Hours)
The major/academic focus areas allow students to select the concentrations or main fields of study. Major Academic Focus areas offer important opportunities for students to learn specifically about the field they will need for their employment or who intend to pursue a higher level of education in either areas.
Pursuing an academic focus area may also be the right choice for students who aren’t necessarily planning to earn a graduate or doctoral degree but want to develop specialized skills. You can personally choose subjects you are interested in and display passion for.
