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Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Degree Programs

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Global Black Studies, B.A.

The global market has made us a global society. Understanding all parts of the world, including in-depth knowledge of different cultures, religions and backgrounds — not just the statistics — gives students an advantage in the working world.

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Women's Leadership, B.A.

More women are stepping into leadership roles in politics, education, business, health policy, medicine, the arts and the sciences. Studying women's leadership will help you understand the challenges and opportunities women face locally and globally and give you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in any field.

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World Cinema, B.A.

As a world cinema major at Clemson, you'll dive into how cinema intersects with intellectual and cultural practices such as mass media, literature, politics and philosophy in an international/intercultural context. You'll be required to take four semesters of a foreign language and be a part of a local internship or a study abroad experience. Through your classes and external opportunities, you will become aware of the cultural, economic and historical forces that impact the course of cinematic production, distribution and exhibition.

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Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design, Ph.D.

Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (RCID) is an academic-professional Ph.D. degree that prepares students to conduct research and disseminate their findings through university teaching, professional/industry settings, and publishing in professional and popular journals. RCID prepares students, through research, to be professionals in traditional and emerging economies and to work with industry, government and nonprofit organizations.

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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
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