Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary courses provide students with special opportunities to enhance their academic program. Faculty are drawn from sponsoring programs.
Interdisciplinary Studies Courses
INT
100: Stephens Success
(2 hrs.)
This course is designed to assist students in their transition to Stephens
and to aid a student in understanding where and how to solve any issues
that might arise in their college career. This course is required of
all students the first semester they enter Stephens.
INT 101:
Learning Strategies Seminar
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students)
This course is designed for students who are interested in acquiring
the study skills, self-management skills, and critical-thinking skills
needed to be successful in college. Topics included are time management,
academic goal setting, reading, memory, note-taking, test preparation
and writing. Students will receive instruction in applying the skills
acquired in this seminar to other classes they are taking at Stephens
College.
INT 210:
Internship Development
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students)
Prepares the student for locating, securing, completing and evaluating
an internship experience. Topics covered include: clarifying goals and
objectives, networking, locating and researching employment sites, writing
résumés and business letters, and developing interview skills
and appropriate business behavior.
INT 250:
Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language
(0-2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of faculty sponsor.)
The course introduces Stephens students to Japanese culture and its
language via an intensive immersion experience. The experience
will include formal study of the language, art, literature, and lifestyle
of the country. Includes hosting a visiting student in their dorm
room for duratino of the class. The Stephens student will live
with and introduce their "sister" to American culture and
life. There are planned events and activities.
INT 370:
Business Seminar Abroad
(1-3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of faculty sponsor; see also FAS 290: European
Fashion Tour; credit will not count toward BUS major or minor; offered
occasionally in the summer)
A five-week summer travel-study seminar conducted by Stephens business
administration faculty in business centers in Europe.
INT 380:
Vision Quest
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of committee. Medical
report from personal physician required stating student is in good health
to participate in backpacking into the Maricopa Wilderness and can participate
in the fasting phase of the trip. Trip will be taken during Spring
Break March 22-30, 2008. Additional fees required.)
A three part self-study quest. A vision quest is an ancient and
universal wilderness rite of passage that combines adventure travel
and soul searching. The vision quest brings insight, clarity and
self-respect to the seeker. Offers an ideal opportunity for young
women about to launch their independent adults lives into the world.
Course begins on campus with readings, meetings and papers; a week long
stay in Maricopa Wilderness in Arizona, and continued work after return
to campus.
