Working in collaboration with community groups.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department partners with community organizations to bring about positive change in the greater Madison area.
Researching human and community development.
Faculty and students build civil society through effective production of research and analysis of data.
Engaging complex community issues.
Working with community members to solve real-life problems is an integral way in which the department connects with the community.
Featured Websites
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School of Human Ecology
. The institutional home of Interdisciplinary Studies. -
Morgridge Center for Public Service
. Promoting citizenship & learning through public service. -
Center for Financial Security
. Strategies for building financial capability & security over the life course. -
Center for Nonprofits
. For students, scholars & community practitioners.
Department News
Congrats to Brian Christens and Lynet Uttal
New book examines young people’s overlooked views on politics
Local Team Participates in Public Health Leadership Program
Grant Supports Development of Wisconsin Health Equity Alliance
Christens Honored with National Early Career Award
Cynthia Jasper Receives Morgridge Grant
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Welcome!
Interdisciplinary Studies focuses on the processes of education and community leadership as they pertain to the many fields and disciplines of the School of Human Ecology.Undergraduates can pursue a major in Teacher Certification in Family, Consumer, and Community Education or Community and Nonprofit Leadership.
Graduate students can pursue an MS or PhD related to civil society and community research.