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See the degree grade →The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that lets students combine courses from multiple disciplines into a coherent, personalized program. It suits self-directed learners who have clear vocational or academic goals that cross traditional departmental boundaries and who want flexibility to design a curriculum aligned to those goals.
Coursework typically spans two or more academic areas chosen to support a cohesive theme or career aim. Common elements include foundational general-education requirements, disciplinary courses selected from participating colleges, and integrative seminars or capstone projects where students synthesize learning across fields. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, written and oral communication, and the ability to connect theories and methods from multiple disciplines.
Admission follows standard undergraduate procedures; applicants need to meet university-wide undergraduate admission criteria. Prospective students usually consult an academic advisor or program coordinator to propose a course plan that demonstrates academic purpose and coherence. Transfer students will work with advisors to evaluate prior credits and map remaining requirements.
Because the degree is designed around a student’s bespoke combination of skills, career outcomes vary with the chosen emphasis. Graduates commonly move into roles that value interdisciplinary thinking—such as program coordination, nonprofit work, education support, communications, or business roles that require cross-functional skills—or continue into specialized graduate study aligned with their integrated focus.
Students in integrated or individualized programs remain eligible for the same institutional scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid as other undergraduates. Emphasize aligning your proposed plan with scholarship selection criteria (academic achievement, leadership, community engagement) and maintain regular advising to ensure that course choices keep you eligible for continuing awards.
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