Liberty University | BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Students with previous college credit who would like to complete their degree may be interested in the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program offered at Liberty University Online. Read more about the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program here.

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Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

School Offering Program:

Liberty University

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies should have a general goal in mind where a traditional degree may not fit their objective. These students typically have some unique interests that need several degree options mixed and matched to make their goal tangible. Applicants to Liberty University should have a high school diploma or the equivalent; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to give students options in their 'major' area of study. This program of study is typically reserved for students who have goals that do not align neatly with any specific major or students who don't want to choose a direction until the graduate level. As such, students may choose to blend majors like psychology and economics or sports management and education. Students are given the option of choosing two to three areas of study that include a wide array of subjects, which will serve as the students' 'majors'. Students are given a basic core curriculum that includes English, math, critical thinking, biblical studies and life sciences. Then students have elective options across all of Liberty's courses that will constitute the rest of their studies. Students' career and educational outcomes will be directly related to their choice of electives.

Learning Format:

Online & Residential

Program Length:

120 credits.

Financial Aid:

Eligible students may be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, scholarships or some combination of the three. Contact Liberty University's financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies:

Students will need at least 120 credit hours to complete this program. Students will complete 39-42 credit hours in general education, 48 core credit hours, and 30-33 electives. At least 30 credit hours must be completed in the upper level - 300-400 - courses. Degree programs and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Liberty University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

General Education (39-42 credits)

Composition & Rhetoric
Communications Elective
Informational Literacy Elective
Informational Literacy Elective
Instructional Tech. for Online Learning
Math Elective
Christian Life & Biblical Worldview
Critical Thinking Elective
Cultural Studies Elective
Natural Science Elective
Social Science Elective
Survey of Old & New Testament
Introduction to Theology Survey

Core (48 credits)

Knowledge Synth. for Professional & Personal Development
Choose 2 or 3 areas of study split between 15 courses

Free Electives (30-33 credits)

Choose 10 or 11 courses to fulfill remaining credit hours

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program will have various opportunities to complete master's-level coursework. Which direction they go may be based on some of the courses and electives they chose during their undergraduate studies. Some popular options include:

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Education in General Education
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Public Administration
Master of Business Administration

Career Paths:

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program may have the basic educational foundation to branch off into a wide variety of careers. Students will typically use a unique combination of courses to carve out their particular niche career. Some typical careers include:

Journalist
Political scientist
Teacher
Public relations manager
Athletic Director