ISS Program Mission

USF St. Petersburg’s Interdisciplinary Social Science (ISS) program is intended to provide students a broad grounding in the social sciences while creating opportunities to explore selected disciplines in more depth.

The program emphasizes:

• critical analysis of social issues,
• introduces students to a variety of paradigms and perspectives with which to frame social problems,
• gives students the opportunity to explore the research process,
• exposes students to a variety of methodologies,
• and emphasizes effective writing.

The program provides a measure of flexibility and allows students to design a rigorous course of study built around at least two disciplinary interests.

 THE ISS PROGRAM IN BRIEF

All ISS majors shall complete a total of at least 42 credit hours distributed as follows:

• 9 credit hours of core courses intended to provide a foundation for interdisciplinary study:
• 24 credit hours in two concentration or special interest areas (at least 12 credit hours in each concentration area) Concentration area requirements
• 9 credit hours of special electives intended to provide a more comprehensive understanding of social issues.

Do you like to think outside the box?

Do you have too many passions for just one major?

Do you see how different processes, places and people are interconnected?

Then ISS is for you! Join us in an exciting exploration of the world! There are endless possibilities in ISS!

Design your own program around your interests!