Interdisciplinary Studies: Workforce Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Workforce Management requires completion of minors in Business Administration and Communication Studies, a certificate in Psychology of the Workplace, and the ITDS 300 Portfolio Development course. This program enables students to earn lower division elective credits (subject to faculty assessment*) toward their degree through submission of an experiential learning portfolio. The curriculum is specifically designed to support the workforce needs of business and non-profit organizations in the community. It is ideal for individuals who have professional and/or apprenticeship (or equivalent) experience and desire career mobility and adaptability through exposure to cross-disciplinary knowledge as it relates to workplace issues. Ensuring a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience are 12 credits of required Interdisciplinary Core courses that emphasize an integrated approach to understanding complex, real-world problems.
Note: the Accounting minor or other Business-related minors may be substituted for the minor in Business Administration, in consultation with the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, and subject to course availability and prerequisites.
How does this degree compare with other Interdisciplinary Studies degree options? Review the program comparison table for detailed information.
Individuals coming in with a AA-DTA would have general education requirements met. Those individuals without a DTA should complete the following BACR courses or equivalent to ensure prerequisite preparation for the required minors/certificates included as part of this program:
| Recommended BACR Courses to Support Major Requirements | ||
| CMST 212 | ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | 5 |
| ECON 100 | GENERAL EDUCATION ECONOMICS | 5 |
| GEOS 113 | THE EARTH'S CLIMATE AND WEATHER | 5 |
| PHIL 210 | CRITICAL THINKING | 5 |
| PSYC 100 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | 5 |
| PSYC 231 | SCIENCE OF STRESS AND COPING | 3 |
| Completion of the Business Administration Minor is Required | 21-24 | |
Required Courses | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | ||
| THE WORLD OF BUSINESS | ||
or MGMT 326 | ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR | |
Choose 12-14 Electives from the Approved List for the Business Administration Minor | ||
| Completion of the Communication Studies Minor is Required | 19 | |
These are the recommended courses for the minor. Please consult with the Interdisciplinary Studies advisor to finalize the course list. | ||
| ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| TOPICS IN LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | ||
| Completion of the Psychology of the Workplace Certificate is Required | 24-25 | |
Required Courses: | ||
| SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Elective Options-choose one course | ||
| THEORIES OF PERSONALITY | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS | ||
| TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | ||
| CONDITIONING AND LEARNING | ||
| Required Interdisciplinary Core | ||
| ITDS 230 | EXPLORING INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 4 |
| ITDS 300 | PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (Portfolio may earn up to 60 lower-division credits) | 4 |
| ITDS 330 | CONNECTING ITDS THEORY, RESEARCH & PRACTICE | 4 |
| ITDS 490 | INTERDISCIPLINARY SR CAPSTONE (or other departmental capstone with ITDS Director approval) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 80-84 | |
University Competencies and Proficiencies
English
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
Placement and Clearance
Prior Learning/Sources of Credit AP, CLEP, IB
General Education Requirements (GER)
- Minimum Credits—180 cumulative credit hours
- 60 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
- 45 credits in residence (attendance) at Eastern, with at least 15 upper-division credits in major in residence at Eastern
- Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥2.0
Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR)
Humanities and Arts
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
University Graduation Requirements (UGR)
Diversity Course List
World Language (for Bachelor of Arts)
Global Studies Course List
Minor or Certificate
Senior Capstone Course List
Application for Graduation (use EagleNET) must be made at least two terms in advance of the term you expect to graduate (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).
Use the Catalog Archives to determine two important catalog years.
Requirements in Degree Works are based on these two catalog years:
- The catalog in effect at the student's first term of current matriculation is used to determine BACR (Breadth Area Credit Requirements) and UGR (Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).
- The catalog in effect at the time the student declares a major or minor is used to determine the program requirements.
Students who earn a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies: Workforce Management from EWU should be able to:
- demonstrate cross-disciplinary knowledge as it relates to workplace management to enhance career adaptability and mobility;
- articulate five models, principles, and/or theories that support workplace success;
- describe the value of ITDS theory, research, and practice to complex community and workplace problems;
- critically evaluate perspectives on complex issues leveraging literature from the perspective of multiple disciplines;
- synthesize meaningful personal and professional connections and multiple areas of study;
- design a project involving original research and/or a literature review using an integrated approach;
- demonstrate professional communication with potential community partners and stakeholders while developing a project to address a community- or workplace-situated problem;
- reflect on the value of prior experiential learning experiences in relation to college-level learning outcomes;
- create artifacts representing the rich knowledge gained from learning experiences for a potential experiential learning credit portfolio.