University Studies

The University Studies program provides a framework within which interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study can be undertaken at Shenandoah University. Two degrees are offered within the major. The Bachelor of Arts degree allows students with unique or non-traditional education goals to undertake an individually designed major. The Bachelor of Science degree is one option for students seeking Virginia Teacher Licensure or completion of pre-requisite courses for one of the university's Health Professions programs. The unifying characteristic of these degrees is the commitment to a strong liberal arts background within interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary, and/or preprofessional study for certain students.

The University Studies program leads to two degrees:

Bachelor of Arts in University Studies: a self-designed major in which the student, in association with a faculty committee, designs a major that meets an individual's particular academic and professional goals. This degree requires the completion of the Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum and Shenandoah University's General Education requirements in addition to upper level courses in at least two disciplines. The individual student's proposed degree plan is reviewed and approved by a faculty committee and supervised by the dean or the chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department.

Bachelor of Science in University Studies: a more prescribed, pre-professional course of study that meets the requirements for Virginia Teacher Licensure for grades PK-6 and 6-8 or pre-requisite requirements for Shenandoah University graduate programs in Physical Therapy and Pharmacy. All Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum and Shenandoah University General Education requirements are fulfilled by the B. S. in University Studies degree requirements listed below.

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