Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

BA Interdisciplinary Major

Bachelor of Arts
Hollins University

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program with an Interdisciplinary Major enables a student to construct from two or more disciplines a course of study not available through one department. The student consults with advisors from two different departments to help construct the major, which will consist of at least eight courses, including: • A course in research methods in one of the disciplines, or the equivalent • At least four 300-level courses • A 300-level independent study addressing the interdisciplinary field • An internship related to the area of interest Students produce a capstone portfolio by the end of the senior year, which includes coursework, research, a resume, career goals, internship details, and more. The interdisciplinary major allows motivated students to pursue areas of study that interest them, with the guidance of faculty.

Outcomes

SLO 1: Students will be able to identify, explain, and analyze relationships among perspectives derived from different disciplines. SLO 2: Students will demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills applicable to their field(s) of study. SLO 3: Students will be able to articulate future career and/or educational goals.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Hollins students can construct from two or more disciplines a course of study not available through one department. They work out their program of study with advisors from two different departments. For example, students might explore human freedom through courses in philosophy, psychology, sociology, and political science or they might look at a period, an idea, or a set of problems.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Hollins University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights Recent interdisciplinary majors include: Culture, Art, and Society; Narrative Art of the Screen and Page; Hispanic Studies; Web Design and Programming; and Social Change and Community Development.
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of a qualifying VCCS associate degree program will guarantee completion of the general education component of the Hollins undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP and IB results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. Transfer credits will be considered for CLEP (College Level Examination Program) on an individual basis for examinations if Hollins offers a comparable course.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Hollins University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Number of Transfer Students
17
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
89% of transfer students applying for Fall 2022 were accepted. The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 3.3.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Fewer than 1,000 students. Average class size of 12. All women at the undergraduate level. On-campus housing guaranteed. Scholarship of at least $20,000 guaranteed for transfer students. Scholarship of $2,000 available for PTK members. Top majors for transfer students include business, psychology and biology. 5-year MAT program. Renowned English and creative writing program. Small community with big outcomes for students; more than 90% of recent graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at Hollins
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Virginia Community College System (VCCS) students graduating from transfer-oriented degree programs with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a four-point scale are guaranteed admission.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Sweet Briar CollegeBacheolor of Arts in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Constitutional StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in HumanitiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Social ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Environmental StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Global Commerce and CultureBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal ArtsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Military ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - OnlineBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - 3 Year Degree ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryAfricana Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryFilm & Media Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryGender/Sexuality & Womens Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryMedieval/Renaissance Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MarySelf-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MarySelf-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityInterdisciplinary Studies-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityInterdisciplinary Studies-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityLeadership-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityProfessional Writing-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityCybercrime-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Old Dominion UniversityGame Studies & Design-BS IDSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityTechnology Leadership-BS IDSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearNot Specified
Bluefield UniversityBA in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBS in Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Regent UniversityB.S. in Professional StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 128 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Hollins University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $21,300 Per Semester $170,400 $0 $170,400 Per semester tuition for a full time status of 14 - 22 credit hours; Part-time per credit or over 22 credits -overage tuition per credit = $1331
Fees
Student Government Association Fee $150 Per Semester $1,200 0 $1,200 Per semester; Part-time and students studying abroad = $75
Technology Fee $325 Per Semester $2,600 0 $2,600 Per semester; Part-time and Non-Residential Horizon Student = $162.50
Green Fee $5 Per Semester $40 0 $40 Per semester
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.