Abilene Christian University

Programme overview

The BS in Integrated Studies is an interdisciplinary, online bachelor’s degree designed so students can shape a plan of study around two complementary fields drawn from ACU’s undergraduate offerings. The program requires 120 total credit hours, blends general education and major coursework, and concludes with a capstone project tying together students’ vocational priorities and integrative thinking.

What you'll study

The major is 64 credit hours (with up to 25 hours in electives) and the program emphasizes a core portion of 36 credit hours. You must select two subject areas and earn at least 15 credit hours in each. General education and university requirements total 56 hours and include 9–15 hours in Bible study. Example courses listed by ACU include Introduction to Critical Thinking and an Integrated Studies Capstone.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit either an official high school transcript with a minimum 2.5 GPA or college transcripts with a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete the online application with the non-refundable processing fee. ACT or SAT scores are not required. To graduate, students must hold a 2.0 GPA or higher and complete at least 33 advanced hours.

Career prospects

ACU notes graduates commonly pursue roles across business, marketing, communications, human resources, information technology, government, and sales. The program is intended to develop broadly applicable competencies—communication, critical thinking, research and problem solving—that employers seek across industries and to prepare students for further graduate or professional study if desired.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

ACU offers a Locked-In Tuition program so students pay the same per-credit rate for their undergraduate degree; the published per-credit cost for this online program is $395 per hour with a $310 resource fee per term. Prospective students should contact ACU financial services for information on scholarships, institutional aid, and payment options.