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.

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.

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.