Interdisciplinary Courses and Curricula
Interdisciplinary Minor Programs
Minor in Addiction Studies
Washington State University
http://academics.wsu.edu/fields/study.asp?ID=PSYCH#109
American Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/amerst/minor.html
American Indian Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/genstudies/academics/pullman/ais.html
Asian Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/asia/academics/minor.html
Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Minor
University of Delaware
http://www.cis.udel.edu/~saunders/ugrad/minor
Bio-Mathematics Minor
Utah State University
http://www.usu.edu/science/htm/degrees-majors
Comparative Ethnic Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/ces/
Disability Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/speechhearing/undergraduate/minor-ds.asp
Film Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://www.forlang.wsu.edu/filmstudies/film_program.htm
Institute of Global Cultural Studies
Binghamton University
http://igcs.binghamton.edu/
Global Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/genstudies/academics/pullman/global.html
History of Science Department
University of Oklahoma
http://www.ou.edu/cas/hsci/hsci/Home.html
Human Rights Minor
University of Connecticut
http://www.humanrights.uconn.edu
Information Technology Minor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
http://www.umass.edu/itprogram/index.html
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Environment
University of Oklahoma
http://www.ou.edu/cas/ipe/
International Studies Office
Binghamton University
http://www2.binghamton.edu/oip/about-international-programs/mission-statement.html
Leadership, Ethics and Social Action Minor
Indiana University
http://www.indiana.edu/~lesa/
Women's Studies Minor
Washington State University
http://libarts.wsu.edu/women/minor.html
University of Southern California
Undergraduate Education, Minors and Interdisciplinary Learning
http://www.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/
http://www.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/special/
http://www.usc.edu/programs/ugprograms/ugresearch/
Bibliography
Many items here are drawn from a list complied by Pamela M. Patterson, Program Coordinator, Center for Teaching Excellence, Iowa State University, and posted on the POD Network list serv on July 23, 2002. They are included here with Dr. Patterson's permission.
Ayres, B., and Gibbs, P. (1997). Mythic America: Developing an interdisciplinary course. Teaching English in the Two-Year College, December, 326-332.
The Boyer Commission on Educating Undergraduates at the Research University, Reinventing Undergraduate Education, Section IV. Remove Barriers to Interdisciplinary Education, available on-line at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Pres/boyer.nsf/webform/IV
Cowan, M. A., Ewell, B. C., and McConnell, P., "Creating Conversations: An Experiment in Interdisciplinary Team Teaching," College Teaching, 43:4, 127-131.
Davis, James R. (1995). Interdisciplinary Courses and Team Teaching: New Arrangements for Learning. Phoenix, AZ: American Council on Education and the Oryx Press. Note: Davis explores the pros and cons of teaching interdisciplinary courses. He also describes in depth five interdisciplinary team-taught courses at the University of Denver, including courses in professional subjects.
Do, Ellen Yi-Luen, "Interdisciplinary Programs: Integrating Different Perspectives and Ways of Thinking into Undergraduate Education," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2004): http://www.reinventioncenter.miami.edu/Conference_04/Interdisciplianry_Programs/Interdisciplinary_Programs.htm
Fraser, Cassandra L., Aultman, Jennifer, and Malewitz, Raymond. "Designing Matter: Fusing Science and Humanities Approaches to Address Real World Challenges," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2006): http://www.reinventioncenter.miami.edu/conference2006/cassandrafraser/summary.htm
Haynes, C. Ed. (2002). Innovations in Interdisciplinary Teaching. ACE/ORYX Press.
Hertz, David and Giancarlo Maiorino. "Applying Principles of Learning in Undergraduate Education in the Peforming and Fine Arts," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2004): http://www.reinventioncenter.miami.edu/Conference_04/Fine_Performing_Arts/Fine_Performing_Arts.htm
Huber, M. T., and Morreale, S. P. (Eds.). (2002). Disciplinary Styles in the Scholarship of Teaching, Exploring Common Ground, AAHE and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The Journal of Innovative Higher Education: http://www.uga.edu/ihe/ihe.html
Note: The Journal of Innovative Higher Education
has had some articles on interdisciplinary teaching, and learning. The
Web site contains abstracts going back to 1989, and there is also a
topical listing.
Klein. J. T., and Doty, W. G., (1994). Interdisciplinary Studies Today. No. 58. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Note: A wide-ranging collection of articles going beyond definitional
and historical perspectives on interdisciplinary studies. The article
titles: Finding Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Information (many
resources listed); Designing Interdisciplinary Courses; The
Administration and Governance of Interdisciplinary Programs, Assessing
Interdisciplinary Learning; Organizational Networking: Taking the Next
Step.
Lattuca, L. (2001). Creating Interdisciplinary: Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching among College and University Faculty, Vanderbilt University Press.
Miller, J. E. (2002). Building Interdisciplinary Bridges between Math, Science, and Engineering Courses," Journal for the Art of Teaching, Volume IX(1): 56-72. Note: If you cannot easily get a copy contact Judith Miller, Director of Educational Development, Technology and Assessment, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, (508) 831-5579; jmiller@wpi.edu.
Nuhfer, E. B. (1999). Motivation in interdisciplinary programs: in M. Theall and others Motivation from Within: Approaches for Encouraging Faculty and Students to Excel: New Directions in Teaching and Learning n. 78, Jossey-Bass, pp. 79-86.
Rosenthal, A., and Rodriguez, R. (2001). "Interdisciplinary Courses and Team Teaching: Crossing Academic Borders," Reflections from the Classroom (Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Kansas), Volume 4, Fall, 1-5. http://www.ku.edu/~cte
Rubin, Clinton. "Integrating Research and Undergraduate Education in the Post-Genomics Era...A Good Idea, but...What About Implementation?" Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2002): http://www.sunysb.edu/Reinventioncenter/conference/Roundtables/reinvent-rubin-11-02.pdf
Vess, D. (2000). Exploration in Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning.
http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~dvess/ids/courseportfolios/front.htm
Willis, Holly. "Integrating Core Functions in Fields of Study that Cross Intellectual Domains: Multimedia in the Core," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2006): http://www.reinventioncenter.miami.edu/conference2006/hollywillis/summary.htm
Wineburg, S., and Grossman, P. (2000). Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Challenges to Implementation, Teachers College Press, 2000.
Exemplary Programs and Practices
Bridging Disciplines Program, University of Texas at Austin. An interdisciplinary program that provides flexibility in choosing undergraduate coursework and research opportunities for attainment of the baccalaureate degree. http://www.utexas.edu/student/connexus/bdp/index.html
Community Studies Department, University of California, Santa Cruz: An interdisciplinary undergraduate (and graduate) program that focuses on the study of social change in the context of the community. http://communitystudies.ucsc.edu/
The Computational Design Lab, School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University
http://code.arc.cmu.edu/visual
Connections in Undergraduate Studies (Connexus), University of Texas at Austin: A cross-college unit that offers a diverse set of academic programs and resources that traverse boundaries between colleges and disciplines and enhances the quality of undergraduate education. http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/programs
The Duke Scholarship with a Civic Mission project, Duke University: Gives students, faculty, and community groups a chance to work together on issues of common concern. For more information visit: http://rslduke.mc.duke.edu
The Electronic Learning Communities, Georgia Tech: Links to several computer-based learning environments including AquaMoose 3D, a math learning environment designed to build connections between mathematical and artistic thinking and IRC Francais, a project designed to help students learn French through active conversations with other students. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/elc/
Gemstone Program, The University of Maryland: A four-year program for Honors students that integrates technological and social issues into team research projects guided by a faculty mentor. http://www.gemstone.umd.edu/
The Human-Computer Interaction Institute: An interdisciplinary group of faculty and students at Carnegie Mellon University dedicated to research and education in topics related to computer technology in support of human activity and society. From the site’s homepage, click the ‘research’ link to find information about interesting research projects and computer-based learning tools. http://www.hcii.cmu.edu
SAGES, Case Western Reserve University: An innovative program organized around seminars taken in each of your first three years of study and culminating in a capstone project. http://www.case.edu/sages
The Tracking Cultures Program, The University of Texas at Austin: Provides interdisciplinary study abroad opportunities within the humanities. http://www.utexas.edu/cola/study_abroad/goto/study_abroad/tracking_cultures/
At the University of Southern California, students can minor in a subject offered in a different college or unit than that of their major. See: http://www.usc.edu/academics/undergraduate/
The University of Colorado-based Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities: Uses interdisciplinary research and multi-campus partnerships in the research and development of innovative technologies to enhance the lives of people with cognitive disabilities: http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/cue01/projects/coleman2.html and http://www.cu.edu/ColemanInstitute/
Course and Curricular Innovation
Visual Thinking and Spatial Reasoning Course and Presentation
http://www.depts.washington.edu/visual
Designing
Matter, a common course at University of Virginia: a collaborative
learning experiment involving students and faculty from numerous
departments and disciplines. The course explores cutting edge research
in science and other matter related fields, along with implications for
society too.
Website (featuring work by participating artists): http://www.designingmatter.net
Multimedia in the Core, University of Southern California: A program to teach and promote multimedia literacy through courses across disciplines in the core curriculum: http://cmm.usc.edu/courses.htm
Tools
Connections in Undergraduate Studies (Connexus), University of Texas at Austin. A cross-college unit that offers a diverse set of academic programs and resources that traverse boundaries between colleges and disciplines and enhances the quality of undergraduate education. http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/programs