Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor Of

Interdisciplinary Studies

A flexible, customizable degree that can be tailored to your specific career goals.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a flexible, interdisciplinary program designed for students who want a degree customized to their career goals integrated diverse coursework and a final capstone project. The major offers students a flexible academic track to study multiple disciplines and craft a customized major. The BIS degree provides a solid foundation for those going on for graduate studies or pursuing professional careers in law, public administration, social sciences, education, business, healthcare administration, environmental studies, international relations, media and communications.

Program Highlights

  • Create your customized degree by tailoring coursework around personal career goals
  • Focus is on workplace skills including leadership, analytical and relationship skills
  • Integrate professional competencies in two concentrations
  • Connect biblical principles and Christian ethics to topics and domains within your career field
  • Analyze relevant issues, practices, and trends using appropriate research concepts and processes
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REQUIRED MAJOR CREDITS
$515
COST PER CREDIT
$18,540
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST

Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:

Entrepreneur

Nonprofit Program Manager

Environmental Consultant

Project Coordinator

Research Analyst

Policy Analyst

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 34 CREDITS
General Education (34): see catalog for more details34 CREDITS
TWO CONCENTRATION 30 CREDITS
Choose two 15-unit concentrations from the catalog30 CREDITS
CAPSTONE COURSES 6 CREDITS
ISTU 490 || Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone I3 CREDITS
ISTU 495 || Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone II3 CREDITS
ELECTIVES 50 CREDITS
Electives (50): choose from 100-400 level courses in the catalog50 CREDITS
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