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Choose an interdisciplinary major that builds on Rivier’s history in the liberal arts and prepares students for a variety of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Launching in Fall 2025, the Interdisciplinary Studies major will provide students with a distinctive, integrated program using applied, interactive, and experiential learning that draws upon the disciplines of English, history, political science, philosophy, religion, and sociology.
The major’s theme of Stewardship, Society, and Service will provide students with a broad perspective and opportunities to understand current and emerging issues, especially those requiring civic engagement, intellectual knowledge, ethical reasoning, and entrepreneurial drive.
In the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies program, you will:
The critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication skills students develop through this interdisciplinary major will lay the foundation for a variety of dynamic careers.
Alumni of our program are well-prepared to pursue graduate studies in law and business. In addition, the courses within the Interdisciplinary Studies major will enable students to meet requirements for disciplinary concentrations in English, social studies, and science in Rivier’s well-recognized early childhood and elementary education teacher preparation programs for licensure.
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