Do you want to have more control over the courses you take and the content in your degree? Do you wish to study your choice of more than one subject or discipline and still be able to get a degree in four years? Then the Interdisciplinary Studies major may be a fit for you.

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the freedom to choose courses from the many academic departments at Emporia State while building the essential skills needed to combine and use that diverse knowledge. With the flexibility to build a degree suited to individual needs, the Interdisciplinary Studies major is a perfect fit for motivated students looking to engage on a fundamental level with their college education. Develop a degree plan from the ground up by selecting two or three disciplines to focus on, follow along with one of our Interest Pathway advising guides, or design an individual pathway in anything from Social Justice to Entrepreneurship to Community Health and Well Being. With all required courses offered online and face-to-face, you can complete your Interdisciplinary Studies major in a virtual or in-class environment.

What can you do with this degree?

An Interdisciplinary Studies major can be shaped to fit each student’s personal future goals, so the potential opportunities are wide ranging. The flexibility of the program allows students to develop individualized knowledge and skills from various areas of study that will help them achieve their career or future academic goals. The job opportunities are as diverse as the programs students construct. Alumni from the program have found careers in public service, nonprofit management, art studio management, private sector education, diversity training, and many other areas.

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