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Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation


We shape mindsets and unleash imaginations to create social transformation.

Through interdisciplinary educational programs, collaborative research and scholarship, and partnership with the community, the Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation aims to cultivate habits of mind, create new knowledge, and build lasting solutions—guided by compassion, purpose, and a commitment to justice. We’re not just imagining a better future, we are building it.

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Featured Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies BA

Discover how interdisciplinary learning builds adaptable skills to solve complex problems, lead with purpose, and drive change across careers and communities with three concentrations to choose from: Human Values and Problem Solving; Health and Wellness; and Technology, Self, and Society.

BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

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Medical Humanities

Explore how social context, belief systems, history, and literature shape our understanding of illness and the practice of healthcare.

BA in Medical Humanities

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Social Impact Certificate

Gain interdisciplinary skills to create social change through coursework in policy, community engagement, and a hands-on challenge-based project.

Social Impact Certificate

Shape the Future: Become a Change-Leader through Interdisciplinary Studies

Are you ready to be a catalyst for real change? At the Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation, we don’t just study societal problems — we dig deeply to solve them at their roots. Through interdisciplinary coursework, research, internships, and community engagement, our programs prepare you for careers spanning public service to healthcare, education to business, the arts, and beyond — wherever innovation and leadership are needed.

Think boldly. Lead creatively. Change the world.

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Our Faculty

Our School is guided by expert faculty from across the University, spanning the humanities, sciences, technology, and the arts. Their collective knowledge fosters a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and the integration of diverse perspectives.​


Contact Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation
Location:
Dickson Hall 401