Catalog 73 - National University

College of Letters and SciencesHIS 346HIS 348HIS 349HIS 355HIS 370HIS 490MUS 326SOC 325SOC 328SOC 336(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Chinese History and Culture I(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Asian Studies(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)African Studies(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Chinese History and Culture II(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)History of the American Southwest(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Guided StudySurvey of American Music HistoryPopular Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Intercultural Thinking and Creativity(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)American Film and Society(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)◆ MAJOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (610-102)Faculty Advisor: Jacqueline Caesar • (858) 642-8350 • jcaesar@nu.eduThe Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) provides abroad, rigorous education that introduces students to essentialknowledge, and connections across the disciplines and application ofknowledge to life beyond the University. This degree gives studentsan enriched and provocative curriculum that prepares them forprofessional work in a changing cultural and economic environment.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary theory and thepractice of critical thinking for the collection, validation, analysis,and synthesis of historical data and new information• Explain the integration of knowledge in a global context andengage in collaborative research across disciplines• Identify and appreciate the cultural perspectives of world view• Use information communication technology for knowledgesharing and the interdisciplinary approach• Demonstrate a deep and flexible understanding of subject matterorHIS 220B United States History II (+)*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)LIT 100 Introduction to Literature*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)*May be used to satisfy general education requirements.Requirements for the Major(13 courses; 58.5 quarter units)COM 380SOC 336orHIS 350BIS 301BIS 401Democracy in the Information Age(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)American Film and Society(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Cultural Diversity(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Introduction to Interdisciplinary StudiesInterdisciplinary Practice: Integrating Knowledge withTechnology(Prerequisite: BIS 301 and four additional courses from themajor)4.5 quarter units in literature (LIT) are required. The following arerecommended:LIT 321LIT 322LIT 338LIT 345LIT 446LIT 450LIT 460American Literature I(Prerequisite: LIT 100)American Literature II(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Shakespeare(Prerequisite:LIT 100)Mythology(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Studies in Poetry(Prerequisite:LIT 100)Studies in the Novel(Prerequisite: LIT 100)Gender and Literature(Prerequisite: LIT 100)4.5 quarter units in social sciences (HIS, POL, SOC) are required. Thefollowing are recommended:Letters andSciencesDegree RequirementsTo receive a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in interdisciplinarystudies, students must complete at least 180 quarter units asarticulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence atNational University and 76.5 of which must be completed at theupper-division level. The following courses are specific degreerequirements. If students intend to complete a teacher credentialingprogram, these courses will help prepare for the MSAT and BasicSkills requirement tests. In the absence of transfer credit, studentsmay need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total unitsfor the degree. Students should refer to the section on undergraduateadmission procedures for specific information on admission andevaluation.Preparation for the Major(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)ENG 365orENG 350Creative Writing*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Fundamentals of Linguistics(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)HIS 220A United States History I (+)*(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)HIS 320HIS 341HIS 410SOC 325SOC 344SOC 430SOC 445SOC 540Culture of Global Capitalism(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)History Through Theater(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)California History(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Popular Culture(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Marriage, Sex and the Family(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Culture, Technology & Society(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Contemporary Social Problems(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)Power and Social Change(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)4.5 quarter units in behavioral sciences (HUB, PSY) are required. Thefollowing are recommended:HUB 420HUB 440PSY 426Human Communication(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)Organizational Development(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)History of Psychology97