Department of Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

Academic Unit Head: Phil Frana
Email: idls@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-5260
Location: Gabbin Hall, Room 118
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Website

Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IDLS) offers programs in the tradition of a liberal education, focusing on transferable skills and the methods and knowledge from multiple disciplines. Our programs allow students flexibility to pursue their interests and combine them to create unique learning opportunities.

Faculty

Professors
Matthew A. Chamberlin, Jared Featherstone, Philip L. Frana, Connie Frigo, Michael J. Klein, G. Fletcher Linder, Scott A. Paulson, Mikaela Schmitt-Harsh

Associate Professors
H. Gelfand, Jennifer M. Mangan

Assistant Professors
Johnathan Walker, Felix Wang

Programs and Courses

Majors

• Individualized Study, B.A. with a Major in General Studies
• Individualized Study, B.A. with a major in Independent Scholars
• Individualized Study, B.S. with a major in General Studies
• Individualized Study, B.S. with a major in Independent Scholars

Courses

• Independent Scholars (IND)
• Individualized Study (IS)