WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE
IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES?
“The main insight learned from interdisciplinary studies is the return to
specialization.” – George Stigler.
Definition
Interdisciplinary Studies degrees usually allow students to select their courses based on
their needs. Students who would like to become teachers can pursue an Interdisciplinary
Studies degree and teach more than one subject at elementary and middle schools. For
further education, most of students decide to study a Master degree in one of the subjects
they studied during their Bachelor’s Degree. UTRGV offers three Bachelors of Integrated
Studies (BIS) in Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education, Life Science, and
Mathematics; all of them with Teacher Certification.
Acquired Skills
Students graduating in an Interdisciplinary Studies degree will be able to: adapt to
changing environments, develop creativity, work in groups, master oral and written
communication skills, analyze and interpret data, be knowledgeable in several subjects
from both science and humanities.
Potential Employers
Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Human Resources, Early Childhood
Centers, Special Education Centers, Entrepreneur, Business Companies, Technology
Companies.
Related Careers
Education, Childcare Program Director, Entrepreneur, Manager, Public Relations Manager,
Literature, Foreign Languages, Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology,
Biology, Loss Prevention Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Paralegal, Writer.
Resources
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Interdisciplinary Studies Major: What Jobs Will I Qualify For? –
learn.org/articles/Interdisciplinary_Studies_Majors_What_Jobs_Will_I_Qualify_For.html
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Science Teachers Association of Texas – www.statweb.org
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children – www.naeyc.org