Interdisciplinary Studies Program
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Old Dominion University offers Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree programs for students who are interested in two or more fields of study that don't easily fit into a traditional college department.
There are several IDS majors that already have approved courses of study: Professional Writing, Leadership, Game Studies & Design, and Cybersecurity. In addition, Old Dominion offers the IDS Individualized Program which gives undergraduate students the opportunity to design their own degrees.
You can earn a degree in:
![Game Studies & Design](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns/column_0/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
Game Studies & Design
Specialize in game development, design, and scholarship
![Leadership](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns/column_1/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
Leadership
A flexible program geared towards adult learners
![Individualized Studies](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns/column_2/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
Individualized Studies
Design a degree that fits your interests
![Professional Writing](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns_1879300045/column_0/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
Professional Writing
Expand your ability to communicate effectively
![Conservation Leadership (Minor)](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns_1879300045/column_1/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
Conservation Leadership (Minor)
Focus on conservation solutions
Or choose a major or minor in the field of cybersecurity:
![B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns_470109170/column_0/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
with a major in Cybercrime
![B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns_470109170/column_1/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)
B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
with a major in Cybersecurity
![Minor in Cybersecurity](/al/departments/ids/_jcr_content/par/columns_470109170/column_2/featuredpage/pageimage.img.520.png?)