You should also be prepared to explain why you cannot pursue your study through a traditional major. The proposal is submitted to the Committee on Examinations and Standing for approval. Most students can satisfy interdisciplinary interests by combining departmental work with one of several interdepartmental programs. Such programs allow you to combine different but related disciplines in course work and in at least part of your independent work. Others, such as visual arts, creative writing, and theater and dance, are closely associated with departments that permit courses in an interdepartmental program to count toward departmental credits.
All interdepartmental programs grant certificates at graduation.
Every program has a director who is available to answer your questions. For descriptions of individual interdepartmental programs and a list of program directors, see the next sections of this handbook.