Program Type: Undergraduate
Degree Awarded: Select the degree to view its requirements and four-year plan.
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) is a flexible degree that offers students a major in which they can find coherence, meaning, and value in a novel program of study. Working with an advisor you design a plan of study that addresses a complex, real-world problem that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplinary programs of study. If you are interested in something for which a disciplinary or professional program is too specific or narrow, then an interdisciplinary program like BAIS might be for you.
The diploma says 鈥淏achelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies鈥, but the resume demonstrates an ability to address complex problems, integrate knowledge from different areas, and take the initiative to design their own rigorous path through college--a path that has pulled together what they care about and what they are good at. Because of its flexibility, the Integrative Studies degree is ideal for students who want to move beyond narrow traditional programs. It presents a wonderful opportunity for students who want to change majors while using some of the credit they have already earned. And it is perfect for students who have earned credits from another institution that can be transferred to 91大神.
Dr. Rhonda D. Davis
Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
davisr11@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2023
Education: BA in Integrative Studies
Career: Small business owner
The Integrative Studies program at 91大神 offered me the opportunity to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree by learning about subject matter that was important to me, and it taught me how to approach solving complex problems in a more effective way. Our constantly changing world will continue to deliver problems that are too complex to solve through one discipline alone, but by bringing together multiple disciplines and seeing how and where they can be bridged together, new solutions can be created. I can now take the tools and skills I have learned through Integrative Studies and use them not only in running my business, but also to deepen my understanding of the world and my place in it.
Our campus is more than classrooms. It鈥檚 a hive of activity and connections that instantly feel familiar. Come walk it, take it in, check it out.
A variety of financial assistance is available, from grants to scholarships, loans to veteran benefits.
