Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Overview

Design your degree program

The fully online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) degree program gives you the freedom to design your own Bachelor's program. The IDS program is built around the core belief that everyone has a purpose. It’s your life, it’s your purpose, and the Interdisciplinary Studies program allows you to pursue your purpose on your terms. If you started college and, for whatever reason, did not finish your degree, then the Interdisciplinary Studies degree is specifically designed for you. Capitalize on the work you have already completed at other colleges by transferring your college credits to the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program. Complete your bachelor’s degree in an environment constructed to ensure success for the busy adult student. CBU Online faculty and staff are unique in their dedication to the personal, professional, and spiritual growth of each student.  

The purpose of the online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is to prepare students to be well rounded and well-versed in concentrated coursework that translates to public and private sector marketplaces. Areas of emphasis develop skills in critical thinking, analyzing questions, team building, and management. An Interdisciplinary degree is one of the most versatile and foundational programs that also offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge in a specific discipline.

Professionals who graduate with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies will be prepared for a variety of useful contributions in the business community, such as leadership, department analysis, and strengthening relationships. This interactive and hands on degree program uses online tools to engage with faculty and classmates. Coursework includes real-world projects and case studies that are immediately applicable in the workplace. The online Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies teaches graduates to think critically, interpret data and collaborate with others to solve problems. This degree program allows you to customize your emphasis based on your interests and goals, creating a clear path to graduation. This versatile degree can be a foundation for graduate studies in the student’s concentration of choice.

Students will complete Upper Division Requirements and choose two to three areas of emphasis for their degree program. This coursework will include:

• LDR 330 Personal Leadership
• IDS 498 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone
• Area of Emphasis I (4 courses, minimum of 12 units, 9 of which must be upper-division)
• Area of Emphasis II (4 courses, minimum of 12 units, 9 of which must be upper-division)
• Area of Emphasis III* (4 courses, minimum of 12 units, 9 of which must be upper-division)

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*Students may choose only two areas of emphasis by completing 6 courses, minimum of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper-division, in each of the two areas.

Areas of Emphasis

Students may choose areas of emphasis in each of the following areas:

• Accounting (ACC)
• Business Administration (minimum 9 units of BUS, additional units can be taken from ACC and MKT)
• Christian Ministries (APT, CST, ICS)
• Communication Studies (COM, JRN, PRL)
• Computer Information Technology (CIT)
• Criminal Justice (CJS)
• Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
• English (ENG)
• Graphic Design and Digital Media (GDM)
• Healthcare Administration and Management (minimum 9 units of HCA, additional units can be taken from HSC)
• History (HIS)
• Kinesiology (KIN)
• Marketing (MKT)
• Organizational Leadership (LDR)
• Psychology (PSY)
• Political Science (POL)
• Public Health (HSC)
• Sociology (SOC)

Upon completion of a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, many individuals will have the skills necessary to realize their creative ideas, meet the rigors of graduate level education, and contribute in leadership and analysis for small and large businesses. CBU Online’s Interdisciplinary Studies degree program connects aspiring professionals with successful professionals, mentors, and accomplished faculty from the field. Our professors, advisors, and staff guide students towards graduation with the attentiveness found in a classroom but with the flexibility of online learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the University student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree, graduates will be able to:

1. Describe essential concepts related to their field of study.
2. Apply critical thinking in developing meaningful skills and major concepts learned throughout the program.
3. Integrate theories across students’ chosen areas of emphases.
4. Analyze and synthesize professional development within their chosen field.
5. Synthesize disciplinary and interdisciplinary concepts with Biblical truths.
6. Apply interdisciplinary concepts to their chosen field.
7. Evaluate essential concepts in their areas of emphases.

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