Interdisciplinary Studies
Classes
INT 120: Applications of Microsoft Excel
INT 200: Professional Writing Seminar
This course introduces students to various technical and professional writing skills required in most organizations today. Students will learn and practice fundamental business writing skills by reading, drafting and revising various communications such as emails, memoranda, letters, proposals, reports and resumes. Proper and professional use of mechanical writing skills and formatting will be emphasized. This course also offers an overview of citing credible sources and preparing a reference list in APA format, as well as the appropriate use of appendices in work-related reports. Instructional methods will include a combination of oral and written presentations, discussion forums and skills practice on both an individual and collaborative basis.
INT 285, 485: Interdisciplinary Internships
An INT 285 internship may be taken for 1 to 3 credits; an INT 485 internship for 1 to 6 credits. These interdisciplinary internships are designed to provide students an opportunity to explore areas of interest or to link their field of study to other academic or occupational areas. The internship can be completed in a variety of private or public settings, and it can require students to draw correlations between various academic areas and the learning objectives of the internship experience. Students choose faculty sponsors from the academic discipline that most closely relates to their individual experiences. Graded Pass/Fail.