Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies majors are encouraged to undertake internships for credit, obtaining the full advantage of the many opportunities to work in the Seattle area. Recent IDLS majors have interned with these organizations:
The Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies office regularly communicates new internship and work opportunities, and provides the necessary guidelines and internship registration forms.
Real-World Service: All Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies majors volunteer to work with organizations for social justice as part of a unique 5 credit course, IDLS 3000 - Leadership for Community Engagement. It provides students with real-world work experience and first-hand familiarity with how community organizations work. Many students choose to continue volunteering beyond the scope of the course.
Undergraduate Publishing Program: Designed by Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies faculty, UPP is available to all IDLS majors and recent alumni. The goal is to support majors in their pursuit of written scholarship, and ultimately, to publish. Journals, newspapers, magazines, and books are possible forums for publishing.
Building an E-Portfolio: All Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies majors establish an electronic portfolio in their first course, and develop it through graduation. This e-portfolio showcases academic and other achievements, and students can invite others to view it, such as potential employers. As seniors, the e-folio can transition from academic to a vocational, teaching, or professional portfolio.
Student Leadership Council: Select Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies majors advise the Program Director throughout the year. These student representatives give input on curriculum, policies, events, and help develop Program innovations.
Chris Holway, YAHOO!; Emily Cohen, HARVARD Divinity School; Kacey Callen, 4th grade TEACHER; Bryan Dalton, WA State COUNSELOR; Sara Stockett, EFELLE MEDIA; Carlee Norquist, SEATTLE MARINERS.
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It’s simple! Come to the Program (Casey 4th Floor) and complete a form declaring your major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. You will be assigned a faculty advisor right away. And you will be encouraged to meet Dr. Sven Arvidson, Director.
Sven Arvidson, Ph.D.
Program Director
Casey 430
206.296.5470
arvidson@seattleu.edu
Chynah Thomas, BA, Psychology & Social Behavior
Program Coordinator
cthomas@seattleu.edu