Department of Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies

Scott Paulson, Director​
Phone: (540) 568-5260
Email: paulsosa@jmu.edu
Location: Gabbin Hall, Room 118
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/idls

Professors
G. F. Linder, S. Paulson, M. Klein

Associate Professors
M. Chamberlin, J. Featherstone, P. Frana, H Gelfand, J. Mangan, M. Schmitt-Harsh

Assistant Professors
J. Walker, F. Wang

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.

Programs

• Independent Scholars Program
• 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
• Middle Grades Science Minor