Interdisciplinary Studies BAS

Why this program?

The Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students with 80 or more credits who are:

• Seeking to complete their undergraduate degree; and
• Highly interested in accelerating into a Master’s degree.

The Bachelor of Science blends courses from multiple disciplines, bridging knowledge from various fields to cultivate a holistic understanding of how the world is interconnected. Students become uniquely well-positioned in various industries to identify solutions to complex environmental and social issues. Recent graduates working at the intersection of fields include an arborist and horticulturist who uses art to inform and influence public environmental policy. As an executive director of a YMCA, another graduate uses her education in leadership, social justice, and culture to make meaningful change at a time when it is needed most.

Interdisciplinary Studies students use graduate courses to fulfill many of the remaining credits needed for the undergraduate degree while simultaneously completing up to 67% of a graduate degree. Undergraduate students must apply and be accepted into a Master’s program to be considered an Accelerated Master’s student.

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Accelerated Master’s Degrees

Earn two degrees in less time; in addition to saving money, you will benefit from a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate study while increasing your marketability in the workforce.

Save time and money
Complete your degrees sooner, save on tuition costs and enter the workforce at least one year earlier with a graduate degree.

Financial Aid
Apply your financial aid towards your graduate credits.

Increased Earning Potential

Graduating with both degrees often means higher starting salaries and more earning potential throughout your career.

• You’ll have an additional area of expertise and the credentials to tackle a broad range of industry-related projects.
• You’ll receive personalized academic and career support advising

Eligible students with outstanding academic records may apply to the relevant program of interest once they have completed 60 credits, and upon acceptance, may begin taking graduate credits with the support and guidance of their undergraduate faculty adviser and graduate program director. Please make sure to check on specific program admission requirements. 

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