Additional Programs
Bachelor of Humanities & Arts Program (BHA)
www.cmu.edu/interdisciplinary
This interdisciplinary degree program combines the strengths of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS). This degree is designed for academically and artistically talented students who want to develop their interest in the fine arts, while also pursuing studies in the humanities and social/behavioral sciences. The most important aspect of the BHA program is for students to blend their interests and to explore the connections between their chosen disciplines.
Bachelor of Science & Arts Program (BSA)
www.cmu.edu/interdisciplinary
This interdisciplinary degree program combines the strengths of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the Mellon College of Science (MCS). This degree is designed for students who are gifted in both the fine arts and the natural sciences or mathematics and who have the interest and the exceptional ability to pursue both disciplines simultaneously.
Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts Program (BCSA)
www.cmu.edu/interdisciplinary
This interdisciplinary degree program is jointly offered by the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the School of Computer Science (SCS). It provides a technical, critical and conceptual foundation for students interested in pursuing fields which comprehensively meld technology and the arts, such as game design, computer animation, computer music, interactive stagecraft, robotic art and other emerging media.
Humanities Scholars Program (HSP)
www.hss.cmu.edu/hsp
The Humanities Scholars Program (HSP) is designed for students who wish to combine the challenge and excellence of a scholars program with the breadth of an interdisciplinary, comparative education in the humanities. The top students admitted to the humanities are invited to join this program offered through the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Science and Humanities Scholars (SHS)
www.cmu.edu/shs
The Science and Humanities Scholars (SHS) Program is an innovative academic option designed to enable talented students to develop their interests and achievements in the humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, or social sciences. The top students admitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Mellon College of Science are invited to participate in this program. SHS is based on a special general education core that provides an academic base from which students can select a major in either the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the Mellon College of Science.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCII)
www.hcii.cmu.edu/Academics/Undergrad/undergrad.html
The undergraduate major in Human-Computer Interaction is available as a second major only. HCII is offered through the Human-Computer Interaction Institute and is devoted to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive computer-based technology. Examples of HCII products include intelligent computer tutors, wearable computers, and highly interactive Web sites.
Heinz College's School of Public Policy & Management
www.heinz.cmu.edu
Heinz College educates creative policy analysts and skilled managers to apply modern research and management techniques while serving the public interest. Heinz College continually stays a step ahead of changes in public affairs, technology, and management education. We were the first public affairs school to understand the importance of technology as both a management tool and policy area. Our interdisciplinary approach fosters exceptional programs in emerging issues in the public interest, as well as in well-established managerial and policy areas. Our programs cover a wide range of policy areas, such as the arts, entertainment, the public and non-profit sectors, biotechnology and healthcare. Whether you aspire to lead a non-profit, a government agency, a healthcare enterprise or consult to these organizations, Heinz College can prepare you for your future. The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)—structured as three years at Carnegie Mellon as an undergrad followed by three to four semesters at Heinz—results in students receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than is normally required. Undergraduates apply during their junior year at Carnegie Mellon.
Heinz College's School of Information Systems & Management
With an MISM degree from Heinz College, you’ll acquire the skills to integrate cutting edge IT practices with applied business methods. MISM offers a cohesive blend of management, strategy, and IT courses. You'll learn from world-renowned faculty offering timely and relevant management insights and technology perspectives. MISM serves as a bridge between these worlds, which is precisely why our students are continually in demand with top corporate recruiters. The AMP track in the MISM program allows Carnegie Mellon students to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just one additional semester beyond what a traditional bachelor’s degree would require. The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)—structured as three years at Carnegie Mellon as an undergrad followed by three to four semesters at Heinz—results in students receiving both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time than is normally required. Undergraduates apply during their junior year at Carnegie Mellon.
