Interdisciplinary Studies

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

IDS 121: Strategies for Success

Strategies for Success is designed to increase the student's success in college through understanding of how information is acquired, processed and learned. The course will focus on assisting the student in developing practical study skills, learning strategies, and resilience building techniques to enhance academic success. Emphasis will be given to investigation of student's individual learning with analysis of strengths and obstacles. Topics in this course include metacognition, learning reflection, anxiety reduction, test taking, study techniques, learning styles, classroom interaction, fixed mindset, resilience building and personal self-analysis.

IDS 140: Strategies to Achieve Results in the Nursing Pathway

The Nursing Pathway course is designed to enhance student success in the BSN Pathway and, ultimately, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It focuses on developing strategies for personal and academic growth. The course covers five key modules: Self-Assessments, Testing Success, Academic Success and Organization, Resources for Effective Studying, and Personal and Professional Success.

IDS 160: The Successful Single Mother

Students who complete the Successful Single Mother will obtain the knowledge to become confident parents and self-assured, goal-oriented women. The Successful Single Mother will provide tools for single mothers to set and meet goals that matter to them (be they related to academics, parenting, health & wellness, etc.) The class will also provide opportunities to review and understand the institutional oppression of single mothers in an effort to help students unlearn stereotypes and carry themselves with confidence. In addition to gaining valuable life skills and access to resources in the community, students in this class will also build camaraderie and support with their peers by sharing goals with one another and participating in CSM Single Parent Success/Mothers Living & Learning events.

IDS 210: Advancing Health Equity

Students will be introduced to the concept of health equity and the social, economic, and political factors that lead to health inequities. This course will examine relevant historical issues, theories, and empirical data about health in the U.S. while examining the underlying social, cultural, behavioral, and economic factors that contribute to poor health outcomes. 

IDS 211: Underrepresented and Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare

This course will expose students to populations in healthcare that are underrepresented and vulnerable. Students will understand what makes these populations vulnerable in a historical and social context. Through lecture material, case studies, and clinical simulation, students will become more comfortable providing care to these populations.