The major in Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is housed in the Department of Liberal Studies. It is designed to offer students a Liberal Education that develops abilities in the university’s identified learning outcomes while requiring studies in multiple academic disciplines. Employers consistently communicate a need for critical thinkers who are able to provide innovative solutions to increasingly complex problems which is facilitated by a diverse educational background. The program serves as an outstanding option for traditional students with diverse personal and professional aspirations and non-traditional students/professionals seeking to complete a baccalaureate degree aligned with a Liberal Studies philosophy.
Breadth (12 hours)
Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to pursue a Secondary Area of Study and major electives to complement the Primary Area of Study with the goal of developing students who have a broad range of skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly evolving economy.
Depth (21 hours)
The goal of the Depth Studies is to provide students the opportunity to focus their studies in a content area. The primary purpose of the capstone course is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of a Liberal education through the completion of a research project based on their previous studies.