Interdisciplinary Studies (Discover Degree) - Health Communication and Ethics, BA

Specific General Education Requirement for this Major

• BIOL 1107 - Introductory Biology I 4 hours
• BIOL 1108 - Introductory Biology II 4 hours
• COMM 1000 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 hours

Introductory Course (3 hours)

• DISC 2000 - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies 3 hours

Biology Courses (15-16 hours)

Choose four of the following (including three 4 hour courses):

• BIOL 1121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hours
• BIOL 1122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hours
• BIOL 3101 - Genetics 4 hours
• BIOL 3501 - Microbiology 4 hours
• BIOL 4501 - Immunology 3 hours
• BIOL 4550 - Principles of Pharmacology 3 hours
• BIOL 4701 - Animal Physiology (Z) 4 hours
• BIOL 4901 - Parasitology (Z) (E) 4 hours

Ethics and Public Policy Courses (15 hours)

Choose five of the following

• BUSP 3010 - Ethics in Business and Public Policy 3 hours
• BUSP 3020 - Organizational Behavior 3 hours
• BUSP 3100 - Principles of Management 3 hours
• BUSP 3200 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 hours
• PHIL 1200 - Ethics and Authenticity I 3 hours
• PHIL 1300 - Critical Thinking I 3 hours

Communication & Health Courses (15 hours)

• COMM 2010 - Social Statistics 3 hours
• COMM 2050 - Communication Theory SW 3 hours
• COMM 3500 - Health Communication I(H) 3 hours

• Choose two upper-level COMM (H)

Capstone (3 hours)

• DISC 4990 - Capstone SW 3 hours

Interdisciplinary Exploration (I) Courses

Prior to graduation, students complete at least one course that explores specific topics, ideas, or problems by integrating two or more distinct disciplinary perspectives. These courses have an I designation following the course title. Interdisicplinary exploration courses may include those used to fulfill other core or degree requirements.