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Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies


 
Sheila Simpson – Director, Online Writing Center

As a busy working adult with a desire to further your education, earning your Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your chosen career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for the adult learner, like you, with college credit in varying disciplines. This program enables you to combine your previous academic and work experiences in two or three distinct cognates, allowing for faster degree completion than a traditional major requiring many additional hours in one specific field.

This program in interdisciplinary studies is especially beneficial for military or public service personnel with previous college credit or life experience in more than one specific academic regimen. Interdisciplinary studies degree courses focus on developing strong skills in writing, speaking, and reading, as well as analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. In correlation to previously earned credit, you may create a customized 120 credit hour degree plan by selecting cognates of interest.

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies serves as an excellent stepping-stone toward earning any one of our master’s degree programs also offered online through Liberty University Online.

Find out more details about how the Interdisciplinary Studies program works here.


What’s your minor?

Explore your options under the Minors section of the Academic Programs web page.


Quick Facts

2011-2012 Tuition

$304 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)

Credit Hours

  • 120 total hours
  • 30 hours must be taken through Liberty
  • 50% (24 hours) of major must be taken through Liberty
  • 30 hours of upper-level course are a required part of the 120 total hours

Cognates The 45 credit hour major can be distributed between 2–3 cognates

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education (1)
  • Management Information Systems
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Special Education (1)

(1) No prior experience or training is needed for the general education or special education cognate. It does not lead to teacher licensure nor certification, but is an excellent stepping stone toward earning a Master of Education.


Want to learn more?

  • Visit the Center for Academic Support & Advising Services
  • Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
  • Download Degree Completion Plan
  • Complete your Cognate Selection by filling out the following webform.

 

If you would like to change your cognates, email cognates@liberty.edu

Haven't found the answer you were looking for? Visit our FAQ page for IDST questions by clicking here.


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