Interdisciplinary Studies Major, Minors, and Courses as Unique as YOU! IDIS Fall 2021 Course Offerings IDIS 205-610 Changing World Topics: How Change Happens (1 credit) M 7:00-8:30 pm Fulton 111 Lecturer: Ryan Weaver Interdisciplinary lecture series on current topics in public affairs, civic engagement, and sociopolitical topics Part of SU’s Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) IDIS 235-151/152 Introduction Interdisciplinary Studies (1 credit) Week Session 1, section 151, M 5:30-6:30 pm Week Session 2, section 152, W 5:30-6:30 pm Lecturer: Robert Garner Introductory course for students considering the Interdisciplinary Studies Individually Designed Track The objective is to familiarize students to the fundamental tenets and values of an interdisciplinary course of study Select either session or 2, each only weeks IDIS 245-150 Law, Justice and Advocacy (4 credits) W 7:00 – 9:45 pm TE 151 Lecturer: Jordan Gilmore Students will explore how the law affects a variety of at-risk populations The course will cover topics such as policing, the rights of the accused, race, gender issues, juvenile justice and mass incarceration This is the first course in the popular Law, Justice, and Advocacy minor IDIS 280-001 Business of Creativity (4 credits) TR 9:30 – 10:45 am FH 149 Lecturer: Mark Danderson The Business of Creativity involves making good project ideas into great ideas This class teaches you a methodical approach to researching a project idea, plan for its success, and convince others of the greatness of your idea by creating a convincing plan presentation IDIS 280-450 Exploring Self, Majors, and Careers (2 credits) R 5:30 – 7:20 pm TBA Lecturer: William Weldon Students will explore which SU majors and minors are the best fit while connecting with professional academic advisors, business managers, health care providers and graduate students IDIS 280-002/003 Social Media Communication (2 credits) Week Session 1, section 002, TR 12:30 – 1:45 pm FH 142 Week Session 2, section 003, TR 12:30 – 1:45 pm FH 142 Associate Professor: Jennifer Cox Students will explore basic concepts of social media, including the role social media technologies play in society and how the new technologies have changed the role of professionals Select either session or 2, each only weeks IDIS 280-151 Internship 101 (1 credit) Week Session 2, T 5:30 – 6:45 pm PH 268 Lecturer: Crystal Dickerson Students participate in opportunities that allow for: 1) an understanding of leadership opportunities, 2) how to work with your major or obtain one, and 3) how Career Services can assist you IDIS 335-151/152 Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Studies (4 credits) 151 W 4:00 – 5:15 pm PH 149 152 M 4:00 – 5:15 pm PH 149 Lecturer: Catherine Jackson A comprehensive course for undergraduate students seeking an academic career integrating multiple disciplines Provides an in-depth study examining the purpose and value of an interdisciplinary course of study IDIS 350-610 Nonprofit Leadership (3 credits) Th 12:30-1:45 pm SGS 131 Lecturer: Ryan Weaver Examine the theory and practice of both leadership management in domestic and international nonprofit organizations Topics include methods and philosophies of leadership; the mission, vision and values of nonprofit organizations; organizational culture; and working with an executive director, board of directors and volunteers Corequisite: Enrollment in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance IDIS 435-001 Age and Popular Culture (4 credits) TR 2:00 – 3:15 pm TE 155 Lecturer: Catherine Shufelt Students examine social, political, psychological, and aesthetic considerations of aging in American media, starting with representations of childhood, moving through adolescence, into middle age, and concluding with later life IDIS 435-151 Food and Popular Culture (4 credits) TR 5:30 – 6:45 pm PH 350 Lecturer: Catherine Shufelt Examines social, political, psychological, environmental, and aesthetic considerations of food in international culture and media IDIS 490-701 Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies – Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (4-8 credits) ONLINE Professor: Carolina Bown Students in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate program have the opportunity to receive real-world nonprofit training through approved internships IDIS 490-702 Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies (4-8 credits) ONLINE Lecturer: Mark Danderson Provides practical experience in using the theory and skills of interdisciplinary studies in public service and professional environments SU’s The Washington Center (TWC) Semester Summer Must apply by March 17 (10 credits) • • IDIS 325 (4 credits): TWC Course IDIS 490 (6 credits): TWC Internship Fall Must apply by May 5, early acceptance application April (15 credits) • IDIS 280 (3 credits): TWC Professional Development Seminar • IDIS 325 (4 credits): TWC Course • IDIS 490 (8 credits): TWC Internship Application steps: The Washington Center online application Salisbury University online application Email Dr Chrys Egan, SU TWC Liaison