Interdisciplinary studies is an expanding, exciting academic area in which students study, conduct research, and do creative work in subject areas that span multiple traditional academic disciplines. It has developed out of recognition that responses to complex problems and challenges require a combination of the intellectual tools available from a wide range of academic disciplines. Students with interdisciplinary studies backgrounds are well-prepared for the fluidly changing realities of the professional world as well as future study in an ever more interdisciplinary academic arena.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department provides a number of major, minor, and concentration programs for students interested in subjects that span multiple traditional academic disciplines. The growing list includes the following options:
Some courses in these areas are offered by the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, while many other courses are offered in other departments across the university鈥檚 curriculum. Worcester State鈥檚 Student Planning platform allows students to search for all courses offered in a given semester in a specific program.
Student Stories
91快播 recently partnered with Telemundo, one of the largest Spanish-language television networks in the country, to celebrate student success and access in Latine communities. In May, the university was featured on Telemundo’s local lifestyle program, Acceso Total de Nueva Inglaterra. On air, real Spanish-speaking students discussed their academic journeys, alongside university leaders who […]
The John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement at 91快播 has officially launched its inaugural Artist-in-Residence program, naming local music legend Kaz Supernova as its first-ever resident. This milestone signals a new chapter in the university’s commitment to local cultural preservation and civic leadership, kicking off this April with a screening of Wortown […]
91快播 came alive on Wednesday, April 22, as students, faculty, and families gathered for the annual Scholarship and Creativity Day, showcasing the depth and diversity of student research across disciplines. From oral presentations and poster sessions to film screenings and creative performances, the day highlighted work spanning topics like artificial intelligence literacy, student-athlete […]
A century ago, in a quiet field in Auburn, Massachusetts, a scientist named Robert Goddard changed the course of human history. With the world鈥檚 first successful launch of a liquid-fueled rocket, Goddard ignited the modern space age, transforming the sky from a distant ceiling into a reachable frontier. To celebrate this momentous centennial, Worcester State […]
A century ago, an Auburn scientist named Robert Goddard changed the course of human history with the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch. To celebrate this momentous centennial, 91快播 is partnering with the Museum of Worcester to host an event that explores how that single launch ignited the modern space age. Professor of Physics […]
The majority of Worcester State graduates from the class of 2025 are both working in their fields of study and earning higher-than-average in-state pay, according to a survey recently administered by the university鈥檚 Career Development Center. The survey鈥攃onducted in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers鈥攆ound 81.3% of recent graduates […]
On January 17, community members, civic leaders, and students from across the region joined 91快播 for the 32nd Annual MLK Youth Breakfast, presented by the university鈥檚 Office of Multicultural Affairs. The event served as a powerful tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while centering on the theme “Bold Roots […]
More than 500 students from local elementary schools filled the stands with cheers and curiosity as 91快播 hosted its 16th annual Math Madness event on January 12, blending basketball excitement with hands-on learning. The annual event invites young students to sharpen their math skills by applying classroom concepts in a real-world setting鈥攁 live […]
