Interdisciplinary Studies

IDS110 First Year Experience (FYE) (1 semester hour)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the nature of university education and an orientation to resources on campus. The course will emphasize wellness, diversity, career development, and academic survival skills. The course is taught in small groups by teams of faculty, professional staff, and peer mentors. Required of all freshmen.

IDS150 Information Access (1 semester hour)
Introduces students to the organization, location, evaluation, and use of information sources that are necessary for academic success. Information sources include materials (in print, non-print, and electronic formats) in our library as well as in other libraries and collections throughout the world. Covers the skills needed to identify a research topic, organize a search strategy, and critically evaluate and select relevant materials.

IDS170 Career Exploration and Development (1 semester hour)
Helps students learn how to use the tools and techniques of self-assessment to identify values, interests and skills and relate them to life planning, including career direction. Includes exploration of careers, resources, and an understanding of the economic structure as it relates to the job market.
No prerequisites

IDS470 Job Search Strategies and Techniques (1 semester hour)
Designed for seniors and intended to assist them in making the transition from student to professional. Topics include work ethics, nontraditional work patterns, the relationship between jobs and life-styles, personal finance, basic labor laws, office politics and protocol, conflict management, changing jobs, job promotions, and dual-career couples.