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The Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences curriculum is a program of advanced study in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The focus of the curriculum is the comparative study of peoples, groups, societies, cultures and environments within the United States and selected regions of the world. To provide an interdisciplinary and comparative basis for the study of different groups, societies and cultures, the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences curriculum is organized around three general dimensions of social life: Culture and Ideas (Fine Arts and Humanities), Society and the Individual (Social Sciences) and The Natural World (Natural Sciences).

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IAS offers a number of study-abroad opportunities through International Programs. Several programs are currently being planned. Please see the website for the most up-to-date information or contact the International Programs office.

News

  • German 101 taught at UW Tacoma autumn 2012
    IAS will be offering German 101 taught through video conferencing by an instructor in the UW Seattle German Department. The course will be offered to UW Tacoma students only on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10:30am to 11:20am. Enrollment in this course is by entry code only and is limited to 10 students. Entry codes may be requested for this SLN: 21523 at the IAS entry code request form.
  • Evans (IAS '98) is a 'Woman to Watch'
    “Do something with your life that nobody else can take away.” Deirdre Evans, CFRE (IAS ’98) will admit this isn’t her own quote but, rather, a piece of sage wisdom she took to heart over 15 years ago from her college instructor at the time – UW Tacoma history professor Mike Allen.
  • Apply Now: Germany Summer 2012 Study Abroad Program
    Announcing UW Tacoma’s latest summer study abroad program: Germany: Culture, History and Philosophy in Frankfurt
  • Upcoming scholarship deadlines and events - May 2012
    As spring quarter nears its end, there are still a few scholarship programs with deadlines upcoming, as well as some fantastic year-end events. This Thursday, May 17 is the 6th Annual Global Honors Colloquium from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Carwein Auditorium (KEY 102). Consider attending to explore Global Honors student capstone work in a variety of exciting fields. Upcoming Scholarship Information Sessions:
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