What are some of the things I will learn?

"Through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program I have learned that an education is something that should not stop simply because our formal education is over. We have the opportunity to learn about more than our major. We are exposed to information that is above and beyond what most educations offer. With this advantage we will be better equipped for the future." — Jessica McFadden

The Social Science Seminar provides the venue for students to relate the concerns, insights, and perspectives of their majors to those of the other social sciences, as well as to the larger cultural framework of liberal arts expressed in the CORE program. This seminar focuses on making these various and sundry connections, including those to the post-graduate world that awaits students.
— Hal Bass, Social Science Senior Seminar

In Bible Survey students will learn the "big picture" (the mentanarrative) that runs through the Bible. Many of our students are well-versed in the individual stories but struggle to connect them. Bible Interpretation is like the "lab" course for Bible Survey. Students will learn "hands-on" skills of how to really read the Bible and how to interpret passages, even the difficult ones.
— Randy Richards, Survey of the Bible/Interpreting the Bible

The Concepts of Wellness course provides students the opportunity to work toward and practice healthier lifestyle habits in their daily college routine. Emphasis is placed on proper nutritional choices for students and how to maintain/improve their physical fitness levels by setting realistic goals to enhance students' self-confidence and self-esteem.
— Sally Dann, Concepts of Wellness

Two years after you have taken Physical Science you will probably have forgotten how to distinguish between speed and velocity, but the analytical thinking and problem solving skills you acquired will remain.
— Clint Sheehan, Physical Science

I think the Interdisciplinary Studies Program provides students with some of the most important knowledge and skills for life. The material and abilities learned in these courses will prepare students for a a future that  will put them in contact with people different from them and require them to adapt to changing situations, both on the job as well as in life in general. People with a well-rounded education will be able to see how events in different fields and places can affect them. With increasing ties with the rest of the world, it is more important than ever to be broadly educated. Those in business must be aware of the various cultures in which they are trying to sell their products and services. Under Communism, Eastern Europe higher education focused primarily on vocational training. Despite this, the system failed.
— Kevin Brennan, Contemporary World