Center for Interdisciplinary Studies

The CIS at AU

The Augustana University Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) serves a vital role in finding, developing and maintaining academic pathways that unite programs and disciplines.

  • The center partners with all academic divisions, as well as offices in academic affairs and student services.
  • The center embodies the values inherent in a liberal arts education by connecting academic programs that expand students’ learning, emphasize excellence in its work and create community between disciplines.
  • The center facilitated the brewing & fermentation, neuroscience and medical humanities minors, as well as the multimedia entrepreneurship programs. The center also looks to redefine and revive current programs.
Ashton Eben

Programs of Study

Majors

Minors

  • Aging Studies
  • American Studies
  • Brewing & Fermentation
  • Children & Youth
  • Environmental Studies
  • Medical Humanities & Society
  • Multimedia Entrepreneurship
  • Neuroscience

Contacts