Interdisciplinary Studies
About the Program
Make Your Path
If conventional majors feel too limiting, CSU’s Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies offers a flexible, student-driven option. This program empowers you to shape your degree around your professional goals using a blend of courses across disciplines. It's ideal for transfer students, adult learners, military families, and anyone with diverse academic interests.
Tracks and Concentrations
Students choose two interdisciplinary pathways to customize their degree. You can also propose your own pathway under faculty guidance.
Data Management and Application
Learn to gather, organize, and evaluate data for real-world application.
Ethical, Creative, and Critical Reasoning
Explore and interpret art, literature, and history while developing your own creative voice.
Health and Community Welfare
Apply knowledge and skills that improve individual and community wellbeing.
Leadership and Communication
Address contemporary challenges with effective collaboration and strategic communication.
Public Service and Security
Develop solutions for complex issues in public safety, emergency response, and security.
Science and Technology
Use scientific knowledge and methods to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s societal challenges.
Create Your Own Pathway
Work with an interdisciplinary advisor to propose a personalized focus that supports your goals.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
120 Hours
Delivery Format:
On Campus
Completion Time:
4 years (full-time)
Academic Unit:
Honors College
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Design Your Own Degree – Choose two pathways or create a custom plan with faculty guidance.
- 123 Credit Hours – Flexible completion timeline; may finish in as few as two semesters with prior credit.
- Transfer-Friendly – Ideal for students with previously earned credits or partially completed majors.
- Flexible Course Formats – Take courses online, in person, or hybrid to fit your schedule.
- Career-Focused Advising – Work closely with advisors to match courses with real-world career goals.
- Pathway-Milestone-Capstone Model – Turn diverse coursework into a meaningful, organized degree.
- Quick Credit Review – The Interdisciplinary Governance Board ensures clear, timely credit transfer decisions.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
