A significant aspect of the academic plan at UW-Green Bay is the interdisciplinary component of each student's program. This leads to the development of qualities that are in currently in great demand by employers. These include such qualities as the ability to understand complex relationships, to examine things from multiple perspectives, and to communicate and work effectively with others. All students at UW-Green Bay participate in a general education program which includes studies in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the fine arts.
Some courses emphasize other cultures and societies.
Major Areas of Study Students pursue in-depth preparation through a major. The major may be in a traditional disciplinary program, a professional program, or in one of the interdisciplinary programs that apply knowledge from several disciplines to a particular area of study. For them, the added dimension to their learning is provided through completing a minor in an interdisciplinary program. This enables them to understand the specialty of their major in the context of a broad range of issues and problems. Many students select an interdisciplinary major, recognizing that for a variety of career directions, broadly integrated preparation is highly desirable.