SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Susan A. Elkins, Dean

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies was established in Spring 2001 to provide innovative, high-quality, educational opportunities in response to changing needs of the diverse population within TTU’s service area and beyond. The school offers two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, which has concentrations in Information Technology and Organizational Leadership. The school also offers a graduate degree, the Master of Science in Professional Studies in Strategic Leadership. These Tennessee Tech University degrees are part of the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) which is a collaborative effort of the 19 Tennessee Board of Regents institutions.

Undergraduate Degrees

Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is a degree that allows students to custom design a course of study that matches their professional and personal interests. The major must be developed around a theme, a significant problem or topic. The program’s purpose is to allow students the opportunity to create a degree program that matches their particular interests and goals.

Professional Studies – Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a concentration in Information Technology is designed to prepare managers and non-managers to use information for decision-making. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in critical thinking and leadership development in information technology

Professional Studies – Organizational Leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a concentration in Organizational Leadership is designed to promote the understanding of the nature of organizations and the fundamentals of administrative leadership. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in critical thinking and leadership development in organizational leadership.

Graduate Degree

Professional Studies – Strategic Leadership
The Master of Science in Professional Studies in Strategic Leadership is designed to prepare the student to lead in today’s rapidly changing professional environment. The degree consists of courses in the areas of leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational structure, and research/data analysis.