Graduate with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Arizona without ever leaving the Douglas area.
The University of Arizona Near You Network and College of Humanities are proud to offer the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) at our Douglas location as an exciting option and industry-relevant path in higher learning.
Degree Overview and Theme Options
Your associate degree plus 60 additional units of Interdisciplinary Studies coursework earns you a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree from the University of Arizona. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree was created in 2010 by a committee of faculty members from across the University of Arizona. They designed the degree as a broad, multidisciplinary course of study rather than a traditional major. The degree provides students with a flexible yet structured program covering a broad range of interests and disciplines.
The IDS program at Douglas offers courses in three different degree plans:
- Science, Technology, Health, and Society
- Economy and Industry
- Social Behavior and Human Understandinng
You will support your studies in the degree path of your choice by taking courses in 3 different concentrations, with 9 units required in each. The majority of your courses are in the degree plan that you choose, with 36 units required. These three themed options deliver courses from disciplines across the social sciences, natural science, and humanities. While focusing on one of the themes, you will develop skills in oral and written communication, critical analysis and research, and learn to think about and solve 3 problems using multiple theories and methods—obtaining a truly multidisciplinary education. You can also chose Studies of the U.S. and the American Experience, Global and Intercultural Understanding, or Arts, Media and Entertainment as a theme for one of your concentrations.
The Douglas interdisciplinary degree completion program also encourages you to get real world experience in your chosen area and participate in an internship. Studies have demonstrated the importance of internships in post-graduation employment success. The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that “65% of paid interns in the class of 2012 had at least one job offer when they graduated. Of those who did no internship only about 40% had an offer.” And the 2012 Maguire Associates survey concluded that “More important than where they went to college, the major they pursued, and even their grade point average, an internship is the single more important credential for college graduates.” The 2014 Maguire Survey reaffirmed the importance of internships, but also found that employers emphasize communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills – the key assets of a liberal arts education.
Our IDS program graduates have found employment in diverse fields such as:
- Advertising
- Sales
- Government
- Media
- Entertainment
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Law enforcement
- Health Care
Other IDS graduates have gone onto to pursue graduate degrees in areas such as:
- media arts
- nursing
- museum studies
- social sciences, such as anthropology or political science
- humanities, such as philosophy
- law school
- social work
- medical school
Once you have been admitted as a Wildcat, you will work with advisors at Douglas and in the College of Humanities at UA to chart your path to success.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fee Rates for Fall 2022
| Units | Tuition | Mandatory Fees | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | $300 | $38.50 | $338.50 |
| 2 units | $600 | $50.50 | $650.50 |
| 3 units | $900 | $62.50 | $962.50 |
| 4 units | $1,200 | $74.50 | $1,274.50 |
| 5 units | $1,500 | $86.50 | $1,586.50 |
| 6 units | $1,800 | $98.50 | $1,898.50 |
| 7 units | $2,100 | $137.00 | $2,237.00 |
| 8 units | $2,400 | $137.00 | $2,537.00 |
| 9 units | $2,700 | $137.00 | $2,837.00 |
Bursar's office Fees Calculator
NOTE: These rates are for students enrolled in a distance campus program Fall 2022. IDS tuition at the Douglas location is residency-blind.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, there is no tuition cap for per unit programs. To calculate the cost for additional units beyond this rate table, add the cost per unit (1 unit of TUITION) to the TOTAL for each additional unit.
All amounts shown in the Tuition Rates or in other University publications or web pages represent tuition and fees as currently approved. However, The University of Arizona reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by the Arizona Board of Regents or as otherwise consistent with Board policy and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at UA at that time as well as to incoming students. In addition, all tuition amounts and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors. Finally, please note that fee amounts billed for any period may be adjusted at a future date.
SCHOLARSHIPS
UA Bridge
We strongly encourage students to join UA Bridge at least one semester before they apply to the University of Arizona.
The UA Bridge program is a partnership between several community colleges and the University of Arizona that provides a path to pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Arizona, including UArizona Douglas. It provides a $2,000 renewable scholarship to eligible students for two consecutive years. Students must have 2.5 GPA cumulative GP and have at least 36 transfer credits and no more than 80 at time of application to be eligible. There is no cost for joining UA Bridge, so if you are even considering applying to the University of Arizona and one of its campuses, consider signing up for the Bridge program.
Scholarship Universe
Once admitted, students will also have access to Scholarship Universe. This is an extensive database of scholarships of the university and third-party scholarship opportunities for students. This system helps you search for and apply to open scholarships for which you are eligible.
Phi Theta Kappa Award
Additionally, UA students attending Douglas at are eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa Award. This competitive, consideration-based scholarship for top community college transfer students with a minimum 3.5 recalculated cumulative college GPA, have completed at least 36 units, and are members in good standing with Phi Theta Kappa for at least one year at the time of your UA application. The award is $5,000 per academic year for AZ residents.
Transfer Student Scholarships
The University of Arizona offers annual scholarships in variable amounts to transfer students from community colleges who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. The Transfer Tuition Award is $2,500-3,000 per academic year for AZ residents. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 recalculated cumulative college GPA for Arizona residents or 3.5 for non-residents and no more than 80 credit hours to qualify for consideration. You do not need to file a separate scholarship application. All students who submit a complete application for admission to the University of Arizona Douglas will be included in the scholarship pool. The selected students will receive a letter of award. It is recommended that students apply by March 1st.
Fall 2022 Enrollment Options
To read descriptions of the courses, look in the general catalog: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses
- Regular session: 8/22/22--12/07/2022
- Final Examinations: 12/9-12/15/2022
- 7 week 1 session: 8/22/22--10/12/2022
- 7 week 2 session: 10/13/22--12/07/2022
Distance IDS synchronous courses: Students' class schedules must include courses from this category. The proportion depends on the total number of credits taken during the semester.
IDS 396A Introduction to Interdisciplinary Methods (SBHU/STHS)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Hybrid Wednesday 4-5:30 pm
Douglas ITV, Rm TBD
HUMS 374 Pop Music and the Counter-Culture (AMENT/SAE)
Instructor: Scott Zimmer
Tuesday/Thursday: 12:30-1:45 pm
Douglas ITV, Rm TBD
HIST 495K Histories from Madness to Mental Illness (SBHU/GIU)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45 pm
Douglas ITV, Rm TBD
HUMS 496 Technology and Social Progress (ECI/STHS)
Instructor: Seth Rachlin
Tuesday/Thursday 4:15-5:45 pm
Douglas ITV, Rm TBD
EAS 333 Buddhist Meditation Traditions (SBHU/GIU)
Instructor: James Baskind
Live Online Monday 3:30-6 pm
CHN 460 US-China Relations and the Modern World (ECI/GIU)
Instructor: Andres Onate
Live Online Monday 3:30-6 pm
Fully Online (asynchronous iCourses)
ANTH 450 Social Inequality (SBHU/ECI)
Instructor: Jennifer Lee
Regular Semester
CHS 303 Health and Society (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Jennifer Brailsford
7 week 2
COMM 301 Survey of Mass Communication (SBHU)
Instructor: Matthew Lapierre, Michael Farzinpour
7 week 1
GAME 308 Diversity and Bias in Games (ECI/SBHU)
Instructor: Michael Jenkins
7 week 2
LAS 312 US-Latin America Relations: Trade, Security, and Power (GIU/ECI)
Instructor: Susan Brewer-Osorio
7 week 1
PAH 220 Collaboration: A Humanities Perspective (ECI/SBHU)
Instructor: Renee Reynolds
7 week 1
PHIL 323 Environmental Ethics (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Hoi Yee Chan
Regular semester
SOC 302 Sports and Society (AMENT/SBHU)
Instructor: Derek Martin
7 week 2
SOC 448 Sociology of the Body (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Mariana Manriquez
Regular Semester
Spring 2022 Enrollment Options
To read descriptions of the courses, look in the general catalog: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses
- Regular session: 1/12/22-5/4/22
- Final Examinations 5/6-5/12/22
- 7 week 1 session: 1/12-3/4/22
- 7 week 2 session: 3/14-5/5/22
North Valley/flex in-person courses. You must enroll in a majority in-person classes, which is dependent upon whether you will be part-time or full-time
FA 395 Arts and Social Change (AMENT/SBHU)
Instructor: Elaine Kessler
Wednesday 3-5:45pm
HIST 311 History of Epidemics (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Monday/Wednesday 1-2:15pm
HIST 495K Women in Revolt: Women and Gender in Modern Revolutions (SBHU/GIU)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:15pm
HUMS 396 Global Development and Inequality (ECI/GIU)
Instructor: Eyal Bar
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-4:45pm
Fully Online/iCourses
ANTH 353 The Anthropology of Food (SBHU/STHS)
Instructor: Megan Carney
Regular Semester icourse
ANTV 364 Natural History of Our Closest Relative (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Allison Hays
7 week 2 icourse
ARH 325 History of Modern Architecture (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Larry Busbea
Regular semester icourse
IDS 498 Capstone
7 week 1 and 7 week 2 icourse
CHN 305 Global Kung Fu Cinema (AMENT/GIU)
Instructor: Dian Li
7 week 2 icourse
ESOC 301 Qualitative Internet Research (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Diana Daly
Regular Semester icourse
ESOC 317 Digital Crime and Social Media (ECI/STHS)
Instructor: Volodymyr Lysenko
7 week 2 icourse
ESOC 330 Digital Dilemmas: Privacy, Property, and Access (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Harrison Apple
7 week 1 icourse
ENGL 307 Business Writing (ECI)
Regular Semester icourse
FITS 300 The Business of Beauty (ECI/SBHU)
Instructor: Elif Kavakci
Regular Semester icourse
ITAL 330A Resisting Fascism (GIU/SBHU)
Instructor: Giuseppe Cavatorta
7 week 2 icourse
GAME 310 eSport Industries (ECI/STHS)
Instructor: Kristin Strange
Regular semester icourse
GLO 403 Media and Global Terrorism (AMENT/GIU)
Instructor: Margaret Zanger
7 week 2 icourse
GLO 455 Media and Human Rights (STHS/SBHU)
Instructor: Margaret Zanger
7 week 1 icourse
RSSS 280 Sports and Empire: Sport in Soviet and Post-Soviet Eastern European Society (GIU/SBHU)
Instructor: Benjamin Jens
Regular Semester icourse
Fall 2021 Enrollment Options
To read descriptions of the courses, look in the general catalog: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses
- Regular session: 8/23/21-12/8/21
- 7 week 1 session: 8/23-10/13/21
- 7 week 2 session: 10/14-12/8/21
Nogales/flex in-person courses
HUMS 395 Introduction to Multi-Disciplinary Studies (Formerly SBS 395A) (SBHU/STHS)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Monday/Wednesday 2:30-3:45pm
HUMS 396 The Business of Entertainment (ECI/AMENT)
Instructor: Elaine Kessler
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-2:15pm
MUS 334 Music in World Cultures (AMENT/GIU)
Instructor: Joshua Bennett
Monday/Wednesday 1:00-2:15pm
POL 326 American Political Thought (SBHU/SAE)
Instructor: Eyal Bar
Monday/Wednesday 4:30-5:45pm
HIST 349 History of Crime in America, 1607-present (SBHU/SAE)
Instructor: Victoria Meyer
Tuesday/Thursday 11:00am-12:15pm
Live Online Courses:
MAS 317 Latin American Immigration and the Re-Making of the U.S. (SBHU/SAE)
Instructor: Anna Oleary
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-5:15pm Live Online
PAH 200 Intro to Applied Humanities. (SBHU)
Instructor: Suzanne Panferov Reese
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:15am Live Online
PHIL 324 Law and Morality (SBHU)
Instructor: Steven Wall
Monday/Wednesday 3:00-4:15pm Live Online
Fully Online/iCourses
AFAS 376 Global Soccer (GIU/SBHU)
Instructor: Yuxuf Abana
7 week 1
AFAS 475 USA and South Africa (SBHU/GIU)
Instructor: Praise Zenega
7 week 2
ANTH 438A Women’s Health in Global Perspective (STHS/GIU)
Instructor: Staff
Regular semester/iCourse
BGS 498 Capstone
7 week 1 and 7 week 2 iCourse
DNC 400 Dance and Culture (AMENT/GIU)
Instructor: Christopher Compton
7 week 1
FTV 352 Looking at Movies: Film Styles and Genres (AMENT)
Instructor: David Mulcahy
7 week 1
GAME 310 Gamification in Society (AMENT/SBHU)
Instructor: Kristin Strange
Regular semester/ icourse
ISTA 230 Intro to Web Design and Development (STHS or AMENT)
Instructor: Ryan Rucker
Regular semester
KOR 352 Class, Gender, and Family in Korea (SBHU/GIU)
Instructor: Sunyoung Yang
7 week 2
RELI 302 Ellis Island, 9/11, and Border Walls: Religion and Immigration in the U.S. (SBHU/SAE)
Instructor: Daisy Vargas
7 week 2
SOC 342 Criminology (SBHU)
Instructor: Staff
Regular semester
Academic Calendar 2021–2022
Fall 2021
Current university plans will include in-person courses but are subject to change dependent on COVID-19 rates in Arizona. No in-person course meetings will be held after Thanksgiving Recess.
| Classes Begin | August 23, 2021 |
| Deadline to pay tuition for ALL UNITS registered for as of 8/19/20 without late charges | August 23, 2021 |
| Last day to add or change classes in UAccess | August 30, 2021 |
| Last day to drop without a grade of W (withdraw) | September 5, 2021 |
| Labor Day, no classes | September 6, 2021 |
| Last day to withdraw from a class through UAccess | October 31, 2021 |
| Veteran's Day, no classes | November 11, 2021 |
| Final deadline to submit Late Change Petitions | November 21, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25–November 28, 2021 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 8, 2021 |
| Reading Day—no classes or finals | December 9, 2021 |
| Final Exam Period | December 10–16, 2021 |
For a full list of all dates and deadlines, visit: https://registrar.arizona.edu/dates-and-deadlines. Some deadlines for 7-week courses will be different.
Spring 2022
| Classes Begin | January 12, 2022 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Holiday, no classes | January 17, 2022 |
| Presidents', no classes | February 21, 2022 |
|
Spring recess, no classes |
March 5-13, 2022 |
| Last day of classes | May 4, 2022 |
| Reading day, no classes or finals | May 5, 2022 |
| Final Exam Period | May 6–12, 2022 |
| Commencement | May 13, 2022 |
For a full list of all dates and deadlines, visit: https://registrar.arizona.edu/dates-and-deadlines. Some deadlines for 7-week courses will be different.
Academic Advising
Our academic advisors in the College of Humanities BGS Advising Center, as well as the Coordinator at Douglas, will help you plan your course of study.
Make an Appointment
The Academic Advising Center hours of operation are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. You can schedule an appointment to meet with Daniel Gonzales in 2 ways:
Call the main number. Call 520-621-7763 and ask to speak with an IDS advisor for Distance. This is the quickest way to schedule an appointment.
Email an advisor to set up an appointment. Advisors will not be able to answer your email immediately, so you must allow for a delay in scheduling an appointment.
Financial Aid Coordinator
If you have a question specifically about financial aid, please contact Aimee Coe. Aimee will be able to assist you with questions and help you interact with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid in Tucson. Please make an appointment with her through the Trellis system: click on her name and you will see instructions. This will be quicker and easier than emailing her, which can lead to a delayed response.
Our Academic Advisors
Daniel Gonzales
Director, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
Academic Advisor
dgonzales@arizona.edu
Arianna Buchanan
Enrollment Counselor
928 782-7948
Cochise College-Douglas Campus Joint Academic Advisor
Cochise College Office: (520) 473-8007 ext 4731
University of Arizona Douglas Office: (520) 621-8218
For More information and How to Apply
Our Douglas location has dedicated staff to help you through the application process.