College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Mike Gotcher, Dean

Departments and Programs

Each undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree (whether in the Environmental & Sustainability Studies major, the Interdisciplinary Studies major, or the Professional Studies major) offered through the College of Interdisciplinary Studies requires 41 credit hours of general education courses (English composition, Literature, Oral Communications, American History, Social and Behavioral Science, Humanities, Mathematics, and Natural Science) and 45 credit hours of upper division courses (3000- 4000 level) with at least 12 credit hours at the 4000 level. The remaining hours, 34 credit hours, of any level elective credit to total the requirement of 120 credit hours. Transfer students may transfer up to 60 credit hours from a 2-year community college. At least 60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year school and at least 30 hours completed at TTU. Students must meet the Undergraduate Degree Requirements at Tennessee Tech University.

Mission and Scope

The College of Interdisciplinary Studies provides a framework for supporting innovative boundary-crossing inquiry among students and faculty. To this end, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies supports the efforts of existing cross-disciplinary programs, and envisions new programs and opportunities for research, scholarship, and service.