Welcome to the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
We are a small department which focuses on the processes of education and community leadership as they pertain to the many fields and disciplines of the School of Human Ecology. Our faculty conduct research and outreach projects on issues that arise in interdisciplinary education and community leadership. Students can pursue one of two majors: Teacher Certification in Family, Consumer, and Community Education or a Community Leadership option in Family, Consumer, and Community Education. These majors prepare students to engage others in effective education or community processes to deal with complex issues affecting people and families. Faculty are also affiliated with the Graduate Program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) through which students can pursue Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy studies regarding career, adult, and continuing education addressing human and family issues.
