INDS 600: THE INTERDISCIPLINARY SCHOLAR
Spring 2026 · Section 901 · CRN 24392
This course equips Master of Interdisciplinary Studies students with practical skills for engaging in graduate-level interdisciplinary research, writing, and professional scholarship. Students will engage with recent interdisciplinary journal articles, learning how to critically analyze research across different fields. Faculty from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and creative arts will discuss methodologies and problem-solving approaches in their respective disciplines, demonstrating how interdisciplinary research is conducted in practice. Students will explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and writing, and interdisciplinary approaches in creative projects, exploring how AI transforms knowledge production. Students will develop graduate-level writing and research skills and apply interdisciplinary methods in traditional and creative research contexts. Students will develop effective presentation techniques, including peer feedback on delivery, visual aids, and engagement.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Ashley Hudson