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Religion and Cultural Studies: Description of Major
Students in the Religion and Cultural Studies program complete two minors from more than 70 options, plus 18 credits from programs in the department including humanities, Judaic studies, leadership, religious studies, and women’s studies. Students may configure their plans of study to gain knowledge across diverse fields for a broad liberal arts education or focus on related areas across traditional disciplinary boundaries for a specific area of study, including preparation for entry into some medical fields, elementary education, and graduate programs.
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Leadership and Social Change Cross-Program Degree Option
The Leadership and Social Change Cross-Program Degree Option is structured differently than other IDST options. It requires an 18-hour CIS core, 12 hours of a related department or program, and 36 additional hours in courses and practical experiences related to leadership. This option is of particular interest to students planning to pursue a career in non-profit agencies, including governmental agencies with an agenda for social change.