Interdisciplinary plan of study Assignment
You will define and outline a plan of study by identifying your chosen areas of study, graduate electives, and relevant coursework. Interdisciplinary background provided in this course will help you structure your degree more effectively as you complete this plan of study and statement of purpose. You will utilize this assignment to develop course sequencing and present how an interdisciplinary degree may prepare you to meet your personal and professionally goals.
Begin by completing the 11 question Interdisciplinary Plan of Study Survey found in Module/Week 1. You will then complete a 2-page statement of purpose, or intellectual journey, detailing what brought you to the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program and what you hope to accomplish upon graduation. The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to assess your journey to becoming an interdisciplinarian. Your writing should be clear and concise. You will need to follow the formatting or style guide requirements associated with your Area of Study I.
Interdisciplinary plan of study Assignment
Your paper should include the following 4 sections:
· Who are you? (i.e. upbringing, education, influential people, worldview, traits and skills, etc.)
· What led to your interest in a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies?
· Why you selected your areas of study and graduate electives?
· How you plan to use your interdisciplinary degree and skills in the future?
PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTION AND REFER TO THE GRADING RUBRIC. MUST BE ORIGINAL AND IN APA. MY AREA OF STUDY IS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES; EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
Interdisciplinary Plan of Study Survey ANSWERS
Why are you interested in pursuing an Interdisciplinary Studies degree?
Selected Answer:
Interdisciplinary plan of study Assignment
I am interested in more than one discipline and want a degree that will allow me the flexibility to integrate these interests.
Answers:
I am interested in more than one discipline and want a degree that will allow me the flexibility to integrate these interests.
I have taken a some graduate level courses and do not want to lose these credits. This degree allows me to maximize these credits through transfer coursework.
I am creating a degree that aligns with my future academic goals.
Other
Question 2
What do you hope to gain from your Interdisciplinary Studies degree?
Selected Answer:
A well-rounded degree.
Answers:
Interdisciplinary plan of study Assignment
A well-rounded degree.
A more efficient way to graduate.
A degree I find personally interesting.
A degree better suited for my professional goals.
Other
Question 3
How did you hear about this Interdisciplinary Studies degree?
Selected Answer:
Faculty/Staff Member
Answers:
Friend/Student/Alumni
Faculty/Staff Member
LUO/Interdisciplinary Studies webpage
Internet search engine
Other
Question 4
is an academic discipline and grouping of coursework offered through Liberty University. These Areas of Study, combined with graduate electives and INDS course courses, Certain Areas of Study fall within the same discipline due to the similarity of their coursework and literature. As outlined in the Area of Study Guide, these areas of study are grouped together under a single discipline header and cannot be paired together for this degree program. Students must select one Area of Study from two different disciplines.
Selected Answer:
Agree
Answers:
Agree
Disagree