Interdisciplinary scholars bring together knowledge and skills from more than one academic field in order to solve big problems for a complex world. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary degree (IDS) at Lander complete half their major in one field and half in another, and most interdisciplinary programs require an internship. With a broad skill set and real-world experience, IDS majors are primed for success in the workforce or graduate school.
Select or Propose an IDS major
Students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies may choose one of the existing programs, or they may propose a new combination of fields. To explore your interdisciplinary options at Lander, please contact the program coordinator: Dr. Lillian Craton, lcraton@lander.edu, (864) 388-8024.
Established interdisciplinary studies programs include:
| Program | Areas |
|---|---|
| Allied Health | Area 1 - Biology Area 2 - Exercise Science |
| Biology & Human Services | Area 1 - Biology Area 2 - Human Services |
| Content Creation & Digital Marketing | Area 1 - Media & Design Area 2 - Marketing |
| Educational Psychology for Special Populations | Area 1 - Psychology Area 2 - Special Education |
| Environmental Administration | Area 1 - Environmental Science Area 2 - Public Administration |
| Environmental Health | Area 1 - Biology Area 2 - Environmental Science |
| Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies | Area 1 - Physical Education / Exercise Science Area 2 - Therapeutic Horsemanship |
| Exercise & Human Services | Area 1 - Exercise Science Area 2 - Human Services |
| Financial Service & PR | Area 1 - Financial Services Area 2 - Public Relations |
| Fitness & Wellness Management | Area 1 - Fitness & Wellness Area 2 - Sports Management |
| Fitness & Wellness Services | Area 1 - Fitness & Wellness Area 2 - Human Services |
| Graphic Design & Marketing | Area 1 - Graphic Design Area 2 - Management / Marketing |
| International Environment & Sustainability | Area 1 - Environmental Science Area 2 - International Studies |
| Management & Therapeutic Horsemanship | Area 1 - Management / Marketing Area 2 - Therapeutic Horsemanship |
| Management & PR | Area 1 - Management / Marketing Area 2 - Public Relations |
| Social Media Communication | Area 1 - Communication Area 2 - Media / Marketing |
| Studies in Early Childhood Education and Psychology | Area 1 - Early Childhood Education Area 2 - Psychology |
| Studies in Education Facility or Organization Management | Area 1 - Special Education Area 2 - Management / Marketing |