Program Details

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)

Bachelor of Art

Marymount University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree 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. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center.

Marymount General Transfer Guide

If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

Interdisciplinary studies is a unique major at Marymount. It provides students with a variety of innovative pathways to a degree, all of which challenge students to think across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The program's flexibility and variety allow students to engage more of their academic curiosities, and it positions them well for a job market that increasingly prizes critical thinking and multiple skillsets.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Delivery Mode

In-Person

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Online

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Delivery Mode

Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
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 Marymount University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Marymount University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning	Marymount participates in a number of programs that award credit to students for achievement or work experience. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities in our university catalog (https://marymount.edu/catalogs/) for more information.
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: Marymount University

College Level Information

Transfer Center

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External Link

Transfer Admission Application

marymount.edu/transfer

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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Number of Transfer Students

245

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At Marymount, we understand that the path to a four-year degree is not always straight. Deciding to transfer is a big decision, and Marymount is here to help. As a transfer-friendly university, we offer transfer visit days and an online database to check which of your credits will transfer. We encourage you to visit campus to learn why more than 250 students transfer to Marymount annually. With transfer merit scholarships and guaranteed housing for transfer strudent, we invite you to connect with our team to learn more about our inclusive community in Arlington, Virginia.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students apply as a regular transfer applicant

Where Can This Degree Transfer

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
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
University of Mary Washington	BS in American Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BS in Women and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Not Specified
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Art	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Human Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration - Outdoor Leadership	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-Medical	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Science in Science-Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Education	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Science Degree Veterinary Preparation Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Community & Provider Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Developmental Disabilities Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Substance Abuse Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Human Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Individualized Study	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Independent Scholars	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Independent Scholars	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in General Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in General Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Elementary Education and Teaching BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Liberal Studies - Special Education BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Liberal Studies BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Elementary Education Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Richard Bland College	Associate of Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Richard Bland College	Associate of Science-Business Administration	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online, In-Person
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Online, Hybrid
George Mason University	Individualized Study, BIS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Applied Science, BAS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Applied Science	4-Year	Hybrid, In-Person, Online
Bridgewater College	Psychology Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.A. in Integrated Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum College	B.A. in Integrated Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum College	B.S. in Liberal Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum College	B.A. in Liberal Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Early Childhood Education Development	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Special Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study, Concentration in Elementary Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Individualized Study	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Education	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider Services	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental Disabilities	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

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