Cross Disciplinary Studies
The Cross-Disciplinary Studies major is designed to demonstrate Ohio Dominican University's commitment to personal and professional development within the wider commitment to the liberal arts and lifelong learning. The Cross-Disciplinary Studies major enables the student to design a program of study that will meet individual needs better than a traditional academic major. The student works with an advisor to select a cluster of courses building on previous academic background and/or professional experience to achieve appropriate educational goals. Cross-Disciplinary majors are not eligible for teacher licensure.
Requirements for a B.A. in Cross-Disciplinary Studies
1. Completion of the Liberal Arts Core Requirements
2. Completion of the B.A. degree requirements
3. At least 32 credits of the 124 required for graduation must be at the 200 or above level. Thirty-two hours (32) must be earned after the student enters the Cross-Disciplinary Studies major. No more than 8 credits may be in student teaching, methods, internship, or fieldwork.
Requirements for a B.S. in Cross-Disciplinary Studies
1. Completion of the Liberal Arts Core Requirements
2. Completion of the B.S. degree requirements
3. At least 40 credits of the 124 required for graduation must be at the 200 or above level. Thirty-two (32) hours must be earned after the student enters the Cross-Disciplinary Studies major. No more than 8 credits may be in student teaching, methods, internship, or fieldwork.
Requirements for an A.A. in Cross-Disciplinary Studies
Sixty-two (62) credits of which 16 must be earned after the student enters the Cross-Disciplinary Studies major.
Completion of Associate Degree core requirements:
4 semester credits in philosophy or theology
4 semester credits in math or science
4 semester credits in literature, language, or art
4 semester credits in social science
No more than 4 credits may be in student teaching, methods, internship, or fieldwork.
