The Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is open to students who have had one or more years of college and now wish to complete their Bachelor's degree.  The program consists of 120 semester hours, including the University's General Education requirements and 45 hours of upper-division courses.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is intended for those students who are not interested in a traditional major.  Typically, Interdisciplinary Studies students are mature, self-directed, and capable of clearly articulating educational, personal, and career goals.  Interdisciplinary Studies students develop a plan of study, in consultation with the Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor, that can be used to enter a number of satisfying careers and/or graduate school opportunities.  The degree provides important skill development in a number of areas that have been identified as crucial in a workforce of the 21^st century:  critical thinking, writing skills, and interdisciplinary analyses.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program places the student at the center of educational and career planning.  Students develop a clear understanding of how the Interdisciplinary Studies will further their career and/or educational development.  It is recommended that students consult career counselors and/or potential employers before they select relevant courses for the major.  Many students also anticipate entering graduate or professional school after graduation and therefore need to construct a plan of study that will qualify them for entrance to those programs.  Students need to consult the post-graduate programs of their choice to learn about particular entrance requirements.