Academic Catalog 2020-2021

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. Requirements Students must declare an Interdisciplinary Studies Major in Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts before completing 75 semester hours. Major: At least three (3) different academic subject areas must be represented in the major by a minimum of 15 semester hours per area. A minimum of thirty-six (36) hours must be at the 3000-4000 level in at least two of the three concentrations. Hours beyond the 45 hours in the major are to be selected to enhance the major chosen and may be chosen from any area of curriculum. Students wishing to major in Interdisciplinary Studies must be approved by their advisor before being accepted into the program. A prospectus of proposed courses must be approved by the advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This prospectus must denote a clear central theme or purpose to the courses selected and be aimed at a specific learning outcome and not available among the existing major fields offered at Bluefield College. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION INT 3063 Learning & Research Skills (the online programs only) This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to experience the application of experiential teaching/learning methods while analyzing, exploring, and developing the core skills needed for academic success in the online program. These skills include, but are not limited to, the development of effective online and traditional research skills and the identification of college resources, as well as the development of strategies for: (a) reading; (b) managing time and stress; and (c) note-taking, studying, test-taking, and writing. Finally this course will emphasize the development of effective writing and style mechanics using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association as the platform for written work-products. BHS 4073 Internship I and II The goal of an Internship is to provide a structured educational opportunity for a student to learn skills and apply knowledge in occupational, applied, and professional settings. In this course, the focus will be on the student as a developing helping professional and not on the specific case work and client interactions that occur during the internship (Internship I focuses on professional identity and Internship II focuses on ethical practice). NOTE: This course does not provide clinical supervision nor may the hours be counted toward licensure or certification clinical training requirements.

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