ISSM 300: Major ProSeminar

Introduces students to theories and practices of Interdisciplinary and Integrated Studies. Students work on topics from the humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences; engage in a collaborative process to develop their Individual Learning Plans (ILP), mapping fulfillment of the ISSM MLOs, the individualized concentration, and other university requirements. Official entry into the ISSM major is contingent on successful completion of Major Proseminar. Offered Fall semesters only. Prerequisite: (Completion of lower division GE; Approval of ISSM Coordinator)

Units: 4

ISSM 301: Research Seminar

An intensive, structured research experience designed to support preparation of students' individualized capstone projects. Students work with the course instructor and their concentration advisors to develop their project proposal, prospectus, integrated bibliography, and literature review. Required of all ISSM majors. Offered Spring semester only. (Prereq: ISSM 300)

Units: 4

ISSM 337: Decline/Magic/Rise/Relig/Sci

This course gives a panoramic view of the waning days of the so-called "Middle Ages", characterized by the so-called "pagan" practices or magical tradition, and the ensuing transition to the Renaissance period of rapid intellectual change and the growth of science and religion as uneasy partners. Along the way, a thorough exploration of the astro-biological world-view of earth-centered Great Goddess system and its contribution to the magical world will take place. This will set the stage for the rise of patriarchal religious thought and provide the central focus for the rise science field, as well as change in many other disciplines.

Units: 4

ISSM 391: Culture & Cultural Diversity

Develops competency in cross-cultural analysis, involving a working knowledge of one's own ethnic heritage and the ability to make constructive comparisons with at least one other ethnic group. Addresses a conceptual understanding of culture, methodologies for studying and understanding culture, knowledge of cross-cultural relations in the U.S., socio-cultural experiences of U.S. based social/ethnic groups and other societies, power relations and equity, and socio-political systems and effects on "status" of a cultural group.

Units: 4

ISSM 395: Special Topics

Studies a particular topic in Integrated Studies Special Major. (Offered occasionally.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Units: 1 to 6

ISSM 396: Field Study

Provides students with the option of pursuing an independent field studies learning experience consistent with the focus of their special major.

Units: 1 to 6

ISSM 397: Independent Study

Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

Units: 1 to 6

ISSM 399: Senior Seminar

Designed as a learning community space for peer feedback on Capstone project preparation. Required of all ISSM seniors. Offered Fall semester only. (Prereq: ISSM 300 and ISSM 301)

Units: 2

ISSM 400: Senior Capstone

ISSM seniors produce and publicly present an integrated capstone project that displays their cumulative learning in the major and their depth study. Students also compile a portfolio that integrates their course-based and experiential learning including service learning, internships, field studies, and/or coursework, as this has developed throughout the major. Required of all ISSM students in their final semester. [Prereq: (ISSM 300 and ISSM 399) and (Senior Standing) and 24 units of Depth Study Work]

Units: 4

ISSM 496: Field Study

Provides students with the option of pursuing an independent field studies learning experience consistent with the focus of their special major. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Units: 1 to 6

ISSM 497: Independent Study

Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

Units: 1 to 6