Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Education With Breadth
Designed specifically for adult learners, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at California Baptist University provides a breadth of learning across a wide spectrum of studies. Students emerge from the program with a well-rounded, balanced education as well as the basic intellectual tools to identify and pursue their professional goals.
Well Educated, Well Prepared
An excellent degree for adults interested in exploring a world of ideas, CBU’s BA in Interdisciplinary Studies offers a comprehensive and convenient degree program for increasing knowledge as well as value in the workplace. Carefully selected courses cover a broad range of practical and relevant subjects necessary for developing a breadth of understanding of learning and society. The well-balanced curriculum provides students with a broader field of vision, as well as the ability to see interconnections between different subjects in a holistic context. Coursework also places an emphasis on strengthening the critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills that increase job effectiveness across a range of work environments.
A Wide Choice of Concentrations
CBU’s Interdisciplinary Studies students supplement this well-rounded educational foundation with a choice of four concentrations based on today’s most dynamic professional paths. Students have the opportunity to explore, identify and pursue specializations that reflect their professional as well as academic interests. CBU’s Interdisciplinary Studies concentrations are:
- Communication Arts
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Organizational Leadership
Springboard For Career Development
Taught by faculty members personally invested in the success and development of their students, CBU’s Interdisciplinary Studies program offers adult learners an ideal opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of interesting and relevant disciplines. This balanced education provides a solid foundation on which to pursue specialized learning and advanced studies with the aim of advancing professionally in a specific career.
Faith-Based Perspective
While taking a holistic approach to learning, CBU’s BA in Interdisciplinary Studies also integrates a Christian perspective into the coursework and classroom. Students gain a deeper understanding of their own values and beliefs, through an examination of faith as it relates to a range of subjects. So while prepared with the intellectual tools to meet the challenges and opportunities of the workplace, students emerge with a clearly articulated set of ethical and moral principals to guide them as they pursue their professional and personal goals.
Finish What You Started
If you’re ready to reach your professional and personal goals, the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree-completion program is ready to help. Attend the next information session to learn more about the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies major.
- 24 transferrable units preferred
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Speak with an Admissions Counselor to discuss options at 951.343.3900 or cbuonline@calbaptist.edu
- Approximately 53 units to graduate depending on transferred units
- Costs vary depending on the number of units transferred
- Per unit cost is $479
- Financial assistance is available
- The first step is to fill-out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- CBU’s FAFSA School Code: 001125

Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Major Program (53 units)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $14,403 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Employer Tuition Reimbursement** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $14,403 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $9,777 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Scholarship and Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Scholarship and Loan Recipient
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Disablity Scholarship** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $9,777 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $17,949 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Grant and Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Pell, Cal Grant & Stafford Loan Recipient
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $5,550 | Pell Grant (maximum estimate)** |
| $9,708 | Cal Grant A (maximum estimate)** |
| $5,500 | Stafford Loan*** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $18,750 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes Independent Student, Junior grade level)







