The University offers both the B.A. and B.S. degrees with an Interdisciplinary Studies Major. There are no clearly defined differences between the two degrees, although B.S. degrees tend to be applied programs, while the B.A. is usually considered a liberal arts and social sciences degree. Normally, the type of degree awarded for an Interdisciplinary Studies Major reflects the degrees offered by the involved departments.<br><br>To be eligible for an Interdisciplinary Studies Major, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. An Interdisciplinary Studies Major must be a coherent program organized around a sound academic theme. The title of an Interdisciplinary Studies Major should be short (three to five words) and should describe the central academic theme of the program, not the student's career objectives unless the two coincide.<br><br>An Interdisciplinary Studies Major must be fully approved before the student has fewer than 27 semester units to complete the major and 40 for the degree. An Interdisciplinary Studies Major must contain at least 35 semester units for the B.A. or 36 semester units for the B.S. degree. The maximum number of semester units for the Interdisciplinary Studies Major is 62 units for either the B.A. or the B.S., of which at least 24 are upper division (junior/senior level). Coursework in at least two different disciplines is required. The B.A. and B.S. degrees with an Interdisciplinary Studies Major require a total of at least 120 units.<br><br>The Interdisciplinary Studies Major requires more depth in the disciplines than the Liberal Studies Major. Accordingly, Interdisciplinary Studies Majors are expected to progress beyond general education courses in their fields.