Fundamental biology and chemistry of the cell, including structure, function, replication, metabolism, and genetics, with emphasis on contemporary examples that relate to humans.
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is designed for students who have multiple interests and talents or who may have existing credits–academic, technical or experiential–and wish to pursue degree completion at UWA. The program allows students, under the supervision of an advisor, to design a program of study by exploring different courses across the University of West Alabama’s course curriculum.
Often, transfer students, students who have changed majors multiple times or students who have had challenges in other majors are able to graduate more quickly through the Interdisciplinary Studies program. This can also be proposed as an option for students to meet the goal of degree completion, especially for those on a specific time frame or those who wish to immediately begin a graduate degree program.
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Program Facts
Program Format
On Campus, Online
Academic Term
Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
Tuition Cost
Number of Credits
120 hours
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Sample Courses
BY101 Introductory Biology I
4 Credits
EH231 American Literature I
3 Credits
Survey of American literature from its earliest beginnings to 1865. Prerequisites: “C” or above in EH102, EH104 or ESL103
SH100 Principles of Public Speaking
3 Credits
Instruction and practice in the techniques of effective public speaking.
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Career Outlook
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree program graduates will have explored a variety of skills, interests and career opportunities. They will have completed an internship, created a resume and will be well-rounded going into the workforce.
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