Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Arkansas State University

The Interdisciplinary Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by Arkansas State University at its main campus in Jonesboro , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from July 5, 2027.

About Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Science inInterdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree is designed to offer highly motivated and self-directed students the opportunity to design their own major. As an alternative to traditional majors, the BSIS Program allows students to pursue their educational goals in areas not available within existing departmental curricula. With the help of a faculty sponsor, students select courses on the basis of a unifying issue, topic, theme, culture, period, or question which is considered the thematic study. Approved thematic courses must be interdisciplinary in nature, pull from at least two fields or disciplines, and may not duplicate an existing major. Courses may be chosen from any of the departments within the University.

Experiential learning is strongly encouraged. Students may seek national exchange and study abroad opportunities, internships, and independent studies as part of their thematic coursework. Each students program of study is developed with the advice and approval of both the students chosen faculty sponsor and a BSIS advisor. Students seeking a minor must use classes independently of those used in an area of emphasis. Students seeking a double major concurrently with their Interdisciplinary Studies degree or students who have completed a degree and are returning to complete a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies may only apply their general education courses toward an additional second program of study.

Admission Process

Admission standards for students seeking to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies are similar to those required of applicants who seek to enroll in other four-year programs of this university.

Admission into the program requires a minimum of a 2.75 GPA, 30 earned credit hours, a completed application, and acceptance by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and Program Director of Integrative Studies. Students are also responsible for complying with the general academic regulations of the university as well as all other university policies and requirements

Curriculum

Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

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Disciplines

Undergraduate Studies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Arkansas State University

Entry Requirements

Freshmen applicants who do not meet automatic admission standards may be admitted to the university upon approval of the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee. Freshmen approved by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee will participate in the Transition Studies leadership-based support program. In addition to an official high school transcript and official entrance exam scores, submit to the committee:

Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose answering the following prompts:
- Why is A-State a good fit for you and your educational goals?
- What are your academic and personal strengths and how do you plan to grow as a student at A-State?
- What experiences outside of the classroom impact or had an impact on your academic performance.

Documents must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of classes for the semester.

English Requirements

PTEMin 43
IELTSMin 5.5
TOEFLMin 61

English Program Requirements

Test scores cannot be older than 2 years

Currently accepting TOEFL, internet based at home test.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Arkansas State University

To calculate your tuition, multiply the tuition per credit hour rate and the required hourly fees by the number of hours you are taking for a given semester. If you meet any of the required term fee or additional fees criteria, add them to your total number.

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Arkansas State University

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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University

United States of America, Jonesboro