2015‐16—Major Guide Sheet
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NAME:
Last 4‐digits SS#
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 36 CREDIT HOURS
GENERAL EDUCATION: 51‐53 Credit Hours
Term
Advisor:
Grade Credit
AFCI 101 (required for freshmen only)
1
ENGL 101 (C or better req.)
3
ENGL 102 (Prereq: AEGL101. C or better req.)
3
MATH (consult Math Placement Test score)
3
MATH (consult Math Placement Test score)
3
COMM 201 (Prereq: Sophomore standing) or
3
COMM 241 (Prereq: C or better in AEGL 102)
(At least two areas of study)
Degree Program Title:
Faculty Sponsor:
Faculty Sponsor:
Term
Grade Credit
IDST 201
3
Course
Course
TWO Language Courses (must be the same language)
Course
4
4
TWO Natural Science courses w/lab
Course
Course (300‐level or above **)
Course (300‐level or above **)
4
4
TWO Social Science courses (two areas; may be non‐Western)*
Course (300‐level or above**)
Course (300‐level or above **)
Course (300‐level or above**)
3
3
THREE Humanities courses (at least two areas; may be non‐
Western)*
Course (300‐level or above **)
Course (300‐level or above **)
Course (300‐level or above **)
3
IDST 500
3
MINOR OR COGNATE: 12‐18 CREDIT HOURS
3
3
Term
Grade Credit
ONE from HIST 101 or HIST 102
3
ONE from POLI 201, HIST 201 or HIST 202
3
FREE ELECTIVES (12‐15 hours)
Non‐Western requirement (3 credits)
Writing Proficiency requirement
Date Completed
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAM
Date
or AEGL201
Score/Grade
Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio Completed
Contract On File
* See reverse side for a list of qualifying non‐Western Courses
** Only two independent studies courses may be used in a single
discipline
HUMANITIES
WRITING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
(bolded numbers indicate that course also qualifies as a Non‐Western)
 This is a graduation requirement and should be completed
Art History (AARH): 105, 106, 206, 312, 335, 397, 398
before a student applies for graduation.
Communications (ACOM): 351, 352, 353, 450, 455, 462 (not speech,
 The Proficiency Portfolio in Writing (PPW) kit can be pur‐
courses with last 2 digits in 50’s or 60’s)
chased in the USC Aiken Pacer Shoppe (Bookstore).
English (AEGL): Maximum 1 course
 The PPW should be submitted the semester after earning 60
Foreign Languages, Literatures & Culture:
credit hours and by the university’s specified deadline posted
(AFRE): 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 388, 397, 398, 399
in the academic calendar.
(AGER): 303, 305, 395, 397, 398, 399
 The PPW consists of three course‐related writings and one
(ASPA): 303, 308, 319, 320, 321, 340, 380, 388, 397, 399,
426, 488, 498
reflective essay (see instructions in the PPW kit).
 Students who do not wish to submit the PPW can satisfy the
History (AHST): All history courses* (see below for non‐western courses)
Humanities (AHUM): 107, 201, 202, 211, 301
Writing Proficiency Requirement by enrolling in AEGL 201 and
Music (AMUS): 173, 175, 371, 372, 373, 374, 393
earning a grade of C or higher.
 See pg. 48 in the 2009‐10 Bulletin for additional information
Philosophy (APHL): 102, 211, 302, 303, 304, 311, 312, 390, 399
Religion (AREL): 101, 103, 301, 302, 390, 399
about the PPW and the Writing Room webpage on the
Theater (ATHE): 161, 361, 362
Honors (AHON): 101
Academic Success Center website: www.usca.edu/asc.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
INTER‐CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT (ICE) Requirement
Any courses in the following disciplines:
Psychology (APSY)

Undergraduate students will attend at least 2 ICE events per
academic semester up to a total of 16 over their 4‐year
college career.
Transfer students will complete 2 ICE credits for each
academic semester remaining before graduation.
Part‐time students will complete 2 ICE events for every 15
hours of completed course credit.
Sociology (ASCY) (see below for non‐western courses)
Anthropology (AANP) (see below for non‐western courses)
Political Science (APLS) (see below for non‐western courses)
Geography (AGRY) (see below for non‐western courses)
Economics (AECO) (see below for non‐western courses)
NON‐WESTERN qualifying Courses
Art History (AARH): 397
Anthropology (AANP): 102, 315, 352, 490
Communications (ACOM): 450
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Students participating in Study Abroad programs may earn 2
ICE credits while oversees by participating in pre‐approved
intercurricular academic events.
 See pg. 47 in the 2009‐10 Bulletin for additional information
about the PPW and the ICE webpage on the Academic Success
Affairs’ website: www.usca.edu/academicaffairs.
English (AEGL): 291, 385, 435
Foreign Languages, Literatures & Culture
(AFRE): 303, 306, 388
(ASPA): 303, 320, 321, 380, 388, 397, 426, 488
Geography (AGRY): 102, 427
History (AHST): 345, 346, 347, 361, 362, 366, 423, 447, 492
Music (AMUS): 175
Political Science (APLS): 101, 103, 330, 487, 488, 492
Religion (AREL): 103
Sociology (ASCY): 310
See pp. 32‐33 of the 2009‐10 Bulletin for additional information
about Humanities, Social Science, and/or Non‐Western courses.
* If AHST 101 or AHST 102 is used towards the History of Civilization requirement, the same
course cannot count for the Humanities requirement. Also, if AHST 201 or AHST 202 is used
towards the American Political Institutions requirement, the same course cannot count for the
Humanities requirement.
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