Interdisciplinary studies is an expanding, exciting academic area in which students study, conduct research, and do creative work in subject areas that span multiple traditional academic disciplines. It has developed out of recognition that responses to complex problems and challenges require a combination of the intellectual tools available from a wide range of academic disciplines. Students with interdisciplinary studies backgrounds are well-prepared for the fluidly changing realities of the professional world as well as future study in an ever more interdisciplinary academic arena.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department provides a number of major, minor, and concentration programs for students interested in subjects that span multiple traditional academic disciplines. The growing list includes the following options:
Some courses in these areas are offered by the Interdisciplinary Studies Department, while many other courses are offered in other departments across the university’s curriculum. Worcester State’s Student Planning platform allows students to search for all courses offered in a given semester in a specific program.
Student Stories
A century ago, in a quiet field in Auburn, Massachusetts, a scientist named Robert Goddard changed the course of human history. With the world’s first successful launch of a liquid-fueled rocket, Goddard ignited the modern space age, transforming the sky from a distant ceiling into a reachable frontier. To celebrate this momentous centennial, Worcester State […]
A century ago, an Auburn scientist named Robert Goddard changed the course of human history with the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch. To celebrate this momentous centennial, Worcester State University is partnering with the Museum of Worcester to host an event that explores how that single launch ignited the modern space age. Professor of Physics […]
The majority of Worcester State graduates from the class of 2025 are both working in their fields of study and earning higher-than-average in-state pay, according to a survey recently administered by the university’s Career Development Center. The survey—conducted in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers—found 81.3% of recent graduates […]
On January 17, community members, civic leaders, and students from across the region joined Worcester State University for the 32nd Annual MLK Youth Breakfast, presented by the university’s Office of Multicultural Affairs. The event served as a powerful tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while centering on the theme “Bold Roots […]
More than 500 students from local elementary schools filled the stands with cheers and curiosity as Worcester State University hosted its 16th annual Math Madness event on January 12, blending basketball excitement with hands-on learning. The annual event invites young students to sharpen their math skills by applying classroom concepts in a real-world setting—a live […]
Worcester State has turned a city bus into a rolling celebration of opportunity for university graduates. In partnership with the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, the university has wrapped a full-sized vehicle in Lancer blue, complete with its logo and an unmissable picture of two real-life Worcester State graduates, each dressed in cap and gown. Befitting […]
Renowned storyteller and TV personality Mo Rocca recently brought his unique brand of historical exploration to Worcester State University, offering insightful and often amusing commentary on history as well as modern life. Rocca, known for his work on CBS Sunday Morning and his podcast “Mobituaries,” delighted the crowd with his infectious enthusiasm for uncovering hidden […]
Appearing in partnership with the Museum of Worcester, the Emmy-winning CBS correspondent Mo Rocca is set to speak at Worcester State University on December 3. Rocca is famous for his humorous yet poignant storytelling, which touches on everything from presidential history to inventors past and present. Fittingly, the event will feature Rocca sharing “stories that […]
