College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University

College of Interdisciplinary Studies (Thai: วิทยาลัยสหวิทยาการการศึกษา) is a Thammasat’s new studying program which brings together a team of educators from various disciplines within Thammasat University^[1] that is the second oldest university in Thailand and one of the best known, respected institutions of higher learning in the country. Thammasat University is in top 700 of World University Rankings and top 200 of Asia University Rankings.^[2]

College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thamasat University
Address
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Chang Wat Bangkok  Thailand
Coordinates	13°45′21.07″N 100°29′27.16″E / 13.7558528°N 100.4908778°E / 13.7558528; 100.4908778Coordinates: 13°45′21.07″N 100°29′27.16″E / 13.7558528°N 100.4908778°E / 13.7558528; 100.4908778
Information
Type	Public
Established	October 1, 2006 (2006-10-01)
Colour(s)	Silver Grey - Red
Website	Ci.tu.ac.th

Location

The college is located next to the Chao Phraya river, center of Bangkok, Thailand Capital.

Address: Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Chang Wat Bangkok, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร, Thailand.

Goal

To provide quality education at the tertiary level and produce graduates with strong academic knowledge on humanity related subjects which are social science, humanities, science and technology and other applied sciences.

The teaching itself is interdisciplinary in nature, which means students will be able to blend all the disciplines without a clear distinction between them. The interdisciplinary nature of the instruction means that the knowledge gained is highly relevant to real life scenarios and provides a good foundation for further research in more specific areas.^[3]

History

The College of Interdisciplinary Studies was conceived on 1 October 2006 as the result of a structural change that merged under a single aegis three previously independently operating programs: the Bachelor of Arts Degree ‘Interdisciplinary Program in Social Science’; the Master of Arts Degree ‘Program in Women’s Studies’; and the PhD Program in ‘Interdisciplinary Studies’.

The B.A . Interdisciplinary Program in Social Science, initiated in 1999, was among the first courses offered as part of the establishment of the University’s Lampang Campus, which opened that year in Tambon Pongyangkok, Hang Chat District.

The Master of Arts Program in Women’s Studies, established at Tha Prachan Campus in 2001, had previously operated as 2 separate programs, one under the Office of Graduate Volunteers and the other, the Women and Youth Studies Project.

The PhD Program in Interdisciplinary Studies, originally housed in the Graduate College (later changed to the Office of Graduate Studies), the Program was approved by the University council in 1999, but did not begin accepting students until the following year at the Tha Prachan Campus.

On 5 February 2003, the University council introduced the University Regulations for Administration of Lampang Campus, which stated that the College of Interdisciplinary Studies was to operate under the supervision of the President and the University Council, providing education, research facilities and academic services in fields of the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, science and technology and other applied arts, as well as supporting cultural activities.^[4]

Undergraduate Degree Program

The undergraduate degree program aims to produce graduates with a modern, holistic body of knowledge that prepares them to effectively enter the workplace as well as to continue their education at a higher level in more specific areas.^[3]

Master's Degree Program

This program aims to engage the students in more specific areas with greater depth, developing mature learning skills that will help them excel in conducting research and in undertaking work in the real world.^[5]

Doctoral Program

This course aims to develop high quality scholars possessing a deep understanding of social issues and phenomena who will be able to apply their skills in developing new bodies of knowledge of an interdisciplinary nature that will greatly contribute to the nation’s core of academic knowledge.^[6]

Faculty

The dean of College of Interdisciplinary Studies is Assistant Professor Dr Julaporn Euarukskul. Dr Phakpoom Tippakoon is Assistant Dean for Administration. College of Interdisciplinary Studies is run by a faculty more than 50 staffs consisting of many masters, Doctors, Philosophiae Doctors and Professors.^[7][8]

Activities

The National Conference of 2558, the college's interdisciplinary. Thammasat University. College of Interdisciplinary Planned to organize the annual conference of the year 2558 the college's interdisciplinary. University on "Thailand, China and the Asia-Pacific Century 21" (Thailand, China, and the Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century).^[9]

College of Interdisciplinary Studies participated in the project of the center Langbang about higher education institutions to expand educational opportunities in July, 2013.^[10]

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