Welcome
Approved by the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents in January of 2012, the Division of Multidisciplinary Programs is the newly defined home of those academic programs previously housed in the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies, and the Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies) along with the addition of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. The degree programs (majors and minors) housed within this new division are, overall, interdisciplinary in nature and have been designed to offer academic opportunities for those students whose professional and educational desires either do not correlate with traditional major programs offered at the university or those who are seeking degrees that stress the importance of interdisciplinary discussion and knowledge. Information on each of the major programs can be found by following the corresponding link found on the left hand side of this page.The Division of Multidisciplinary Programs also serves as the coordinating office for the various interdisciplinary minor programs offered through the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. These minors include: Classical Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Leadership, and Religious Studies. These minor programs are open to students, and information on each individual program can be found by following the link for "Interdisciplinary Minor Programs" found on the left hand side of the page.
As Stephen F. Austin State University is dedicated to offering the Lumberjack population those opportunities that will be prepare them for the challenges of living and working in a global community, it is the belief our division that one of the strongest opportunities that we can provide is the option for interdisciplinary study and learning. This type of learning situation encourages students to broaden their academic horizons through participating in our enriching programs. These programs focus on an umbrella area of study (e.g International Studies) and combine coursework from a number of different academic disciplines. As such, these programs have been thoughtfully designed to display how similar academic and professional exchanges occur in differing arenas of study. Furthermore, we believe that linking these studies together better prepares students to solve complex problems encountered in everyday life.
Exciting Things to Come
Philosophy Special Topics for Spring 2013
PHI 390 Environmental Ethics
Environmental Ethics is an upper level class with a stong emphasis on critical thinking and writing. The spring semester is being taught by Dr. Dixon who is passionate about the Environmental Ethics course that he is offering. Click on the following link for more information. Environmental_Ethics_-_Spring_2013.pdf
PHI 490 Philosophy of Mythology
Philosophy of Mythology is an advanced study being offered by Dr. Owen Smith. Click on the following link for more information. Philosophy_of_Mythology_-_Spring_2013.pdf
French Films and American Remakes
Suspense! Romance! Comedy!
Coming to a classroom near you in Spring 2013!
FRE 315/ILA 315 French Films and American Remakes
ILA 315 has been rated AS for ALL STUDENTS. There are no prerequisites for this course.
ILA 315 counts toward the Minor in Film Studies. It can also count as an upper-level elective.
All French films will be shown with English Subtitles.
This course will count as an elective in the Interdisciplinary Film Minor.