Interdisciplinary Studies

Welcome to Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)/Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) and Weekend College!

Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) is a broad-based, liberal arts and sciences major that focuses on developing exemplary skills in written and oral communication, textual analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving. An IDS major is great preparation for both the workplace and for entry into graduate or professional schools.

Announcements

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies updates regarding COVID-19

March 23, 2020

IDS Folks:

As you know the current Coronavirus Epidemic has dramatically changed our lives. But, our commitment to ensuring that you can make progress towards your degree continues.

The IDS Office:

We are working remotely until further notice. This means that our office is closed. You can continue to reach us through the office at 310.243.3640 and leave a message and Ms. Jackie Haynes will respond to all calls. However, this is not the most efficient way to contact us.

Email is the best way to reach us. If your question is about a specific class, please contact your instructor.

If you need any assistance please contact us:

Ms. Jackie Haynes (Department Admin) jhaynes@csudh.edu

Dr. Anne Soon Choi (Department Chair)

We realize that this is a stressful time for IDS folks and we want to help in way we can. Do not hesitate to reach out.

Dr. Anne Soon Choi, Department Chair

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Program for Adult College Education (PACE)

PACE is designed for working, adult students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree—paying affordable state-subsidized fees—in a reasonable period of time while they maintain a full-time job. Students are primarily transfers who enter CSUDH with 60 units and junior-class standing. Many of them have been in PACE at a community college before transferring to the university. Develop your major to complete your college education. Learn More about Interdisciplinary Studies Program Description.

Weekend College

Does your schedule require that you attend classes only on the weekends? Do you want to accelerate your degree completion? Weekend College may work for you. If you transfer to CSUDH with at least 60 units and your lower division General Education requirements complete, you can enroll for 14-15 units per semester and finish with a Bachelor’s Degree in IDS in two years or less! Learn More about Weekend College.

Deparatment Schedule

Easily schedule courses to earn your degree. Regisration, advising and IDS required course information available in the Current Department Schedule.

Areas of Concentration

American Studies focuses on the study of the United States through an examination of history, literature, sociology, and politics.

COMPARATIVE STUDIES focuses on an examination of world cultures from an interdisciplinary perspective

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES focuses on understanding the natural world and the implications of individual, community, and government actions on the environment

GLOBAL STUDIES focuses on the critical knowledge of world political, economic, social, cultural, and ecological systems

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Anne Soon Choi, Ph.D, MPH, MSW
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies/Program for Accelerated College Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 E Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Small College 120A

achoi@csudh.edu
310-243-3640

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Michele Page

"I felt the program was a perfect fit for someone who was employed full time," Michele says. "I found this to be an accurate assessment because I was able to complete the program by solely attending classes in the evenings or weekends. The Interdisciplinary format was wonderful because it enabled me to study a broader scope of material than had I been enrolled in a program with one narrow focus." Michele DeLuca