Many of today’s issues and opportunities are too complex to be observed or addressed from a single perspective. Appalachian State University’s interdisciplinary degree programs connect multiple areas of expertise so you can critically explore a topic beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Appalachian offers these interdisciplinary degree programs:

• Environmental Science (BS) – Earth Systems Science

  This science-intensive, cross-disciplinary experience develops a strong background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, geosciences, environmental policy and planning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for careers in protecting the environment and human health.

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• Fermentation Sciences (BS)

  Fermentation Sciences provides students with a strong background in chemistry and biology with a focus in business, marketing and entrepreneurial principles.

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• Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (BA)

  This degree program critically engages beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and norms about gender, women and sexuality and their intersections with other axes of difference including race, ability, nationality and class.

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• Global Studies (BA)

  This degree program develops students’ understanding of the historical, social, political, geographic, cultural and artistic dimensions of international, transnational and global processes.

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• Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) – Individually Designed

  The Interdisciplinary Studies Program (IDS) is unlike any other degree program at Appalachian, allowing students to design their own major. A self-designed degree is perfect for students interested in multiple disciplines, or whose career dreams don’t fit the traditional division of academic subjects at the university.

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