<p>I have been accepted to UVA and I have a strong interest in persuing a degree in the information technology field. I know how McIntire works and that over half the students are accepted providing one has good academic standing and is actively involved with the community. I would like to know however if UVA offers any other degree that has to do with computers/cyber/etc (not computer science)? Is there any alternatives to getting a degree similar to the ones I mentioned above if I was denied from McIntire? My other question is what exactly is interdisciplinary studies? I can't seem to find an adequate answer.
Thanks for all the help!</p>
<p>The IT major/concentration is exclusively offered through McIntire. Similar to students wanting to major in business/commerce, you must have a back up plan in case you are not admitted. Many students who do not gain acceptance choose to major in economics. You could also choose to major in computer science. You might look at the BA in computer science elective list, which provides a nice overview of non-CS courses about computers at UVA. Here is the link: [Integration</a> Electives | UVa BACS](<a href=“http://www.cs.virginia.edu/ba/integration-electives-2]Integration”>http://www.cs.virginia.edu/ba/integration-electives-2)</p>
<p>Interdisciplinary studies have 2 meanings at UVA:
Majors offered through multiple departments, such as CS, women’s studies, PPL/PST (specialized politics majors), neuroscience, etc. Basically there is no “neuroscience” department in the college of arts and sciences, but by combining courses from psychology, bio, etc, there is a major available.
A major you create yourself by drawing from multiple departments as nothing you want exists. An example is “Infectious Diseases in developing countries” (my friend did this major) which involved a specialized mix of bio and anthropology.</p>