Interdisciplinary Studies Program

The University College offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.  The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a customized set of studies that allow them to pursue an academic program that fits their educational, professional, and career goals. Through individualized advising, the program helps students define their educational goals and design multidisciplinary curricula drawing on a variety of course offerings.

The purpose of the degree program is:

  1. To provide flexibility to students with broad interests;
  2. To offer an option to students with new interests or those changing their majors late in their academic careers; and
  3. To maximize opportunities for individuals to pursue graduate studies and advance their careers.

The 120 SCH program is flexible to meet the academic and career goals of traditional and non-traditional student scholars by offering face-to-face and online course offerings. In addition to the required 42 SCH university core, students take 18 SCH of required major courses, 18 SCH of unrestricted electives, and 42 SCH of prescribed courses across two concentration areas.

Academic Advising

Staying on track and ensuring our students take the appropriate courses at the right time is essential to academic success. The PV Cares Professional Academic Advisors in University College provide individualized academic advising for all Interdisciplinary Studies majors to help them navigate the registration process and develop a personalized degree plan. We encourage students to utilize their PV Cares Career Coach to explore career opportunities within their chosen concentration areas.

For detailed information about degree requirements for the BA and BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, please visit the Academic Catalog.