Interdisciplinary, BA

Oklahoma Baptist University offers a general interdisciplinary major. The major is designed around two to three academic disciplines chosen by the student in consultation with an advisor. This program is particularly suited for two groups of students - those who have very clearly identified career goals that require preparation in multiple areas, and those whose career goals are not well defined and want to maximize their opportunities in multiple areas. Students in either of these two groups may elect to focus more intently on a single area in a graduate program.

Common Core for Bachelor of Arts - Credits: 35

No D’s will be accepted in the supportive courses or in courses comprising majors and minors.

Program must include at least 39 hours of courses at the 3000-4000 level.

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science Course Credits: 4

MATH 1033 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
Or any MATH above 1033

Wellness and Lifelong Fitness

PHED 1001 - The Wellness Lifestyle Credits: 1

History and Literature

Select two pair from the following:

ENGL 2013 - European Civilization: Literature Credits: 3 AND
HIST 2013 - European Civilization: History Credits: 3
ENGL 2023 - Modern West: Literature Credits: 3 AND
HIST 2023 - Modern West: History Credits: 3

Philosophy and Fine Arts

Select one course from the following:

FNAR 2063 - Arts and Western Culture Credits: 3
FNAR 2163 - Arts and Ideas Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 6-24

Select Two Courses from the Following:

Communications
Fine Arts
History
Literature
Mathematics
Philosophy
Science
Social Science
World Language

Students should consult advisors in each of their academic disciplines chosen for needed courses in the Supportive Core. The Supportive Core for the first academic discipline should take precedence. Prerequisites for courses required in each academic discipline should be taken here.

Major - Credits: 54-55

Interdisciplinary Major Credits: 54 Hours

Must include a minimum of eight courses at the 3000-4000 level.

First academic discipline Credits: 18-27
Second academic discipline Credits: 18-27
Third academic discipline Credits: 0-18

Required Capstone

GNED 4009 - Interdisciplinary BA Capstone Credits: 0-1

Electives - Credits: 6-25

Courses selected on the basis of student interest in consultation with faculty advisor.