Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdisciplinary Studies
Design a Degree as Unique as Yourself with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
The famous American author and illustrator James A. Owen once said, “We are all, each and every one, unique in the Universe. And that uniqueness is what makes us valuable.” You are a rare individual and deserve a degree that reflects that. With a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, you can design a degree to meet your personal and professional goals by choosing 2 or 3 areas of study.
With our interdisciplinary studies degree, you can study multiple disciplines while learning how to effectively communicate your ideas so you can thrive in today’s changing work environments. By choosing more than one discipline, you can adapt to a variety of career opportunities or combine complementary skills that will help you succeed in your chosen profession. A degree that is versatile and adapts to the workforce will be invaluable in your career.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Maximize prior college credit and military or on-the-job training as credit towards your degree completion.
- Personalize your degree to fit your previously earned credit and your specific career goals.
- Each of our professors have years of real-life experience in their fields, meaning you will be trained by professionals who care about your success academically, spiritually, and personally.
- Regardless of which areas of interest you choose, you’ll have opportunities for practical training inside and outside the classroom.
- Each of your courses will be taught from a Christian perspective, helping you integrate biblical principles into your future career.
What Will You Learn?
With your interdisciplinary studies degree, you will choose 2 or 3 areas of interest to focus on. This means that your major-specific learning outcomes will depend entirely on how you’ve chosen to design your degree. However, the core classes required for all of our undergraduate programs will focus on:
- A foreign language
- Career planning
- Communication skills
- Professional development
- Public speaking
- Writing
Career Options for Graduates of the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Prepare for military leadership by combining military history, project management, and government.
- Teach english as a second language by combining education and social services.
- Work as a business translator by combining business and language.
- Work as a logistician by combining computational sciences and business.
- Work as a medical illustrator by combining natural science and fine arts.
- Work as a tele-medical technician by combining business and computational sciences.
- Work in parks and recreation by combining natural science, government, and communications.
Internships and Resources Available to Interdisciplinary Studies Students
- For each area of study, you can choose a general or specialized area of study.
- Generalized areas of study give you a variety of courses to choose from multiple disciplines.
- Specialized areas of study require you to take specific classes from a particular discipline.
- You’ll have the opportunity to utilize your previous college credit, military training, or other non-traditional sources into credit towards the completion of this degree.
- Our Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is conveniently located in DeMoss Hall where residential students can easily meet with faculty advisors and address any concerns or questions they have.
- Most areas of study have optional or required practicum or internship opportunities, allowing you to receive hands-on experience in your field prior to graduating.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
