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BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science
Bluefield University

Students must declare an Interdisciplinary Studies Major in Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts before completing 75 Semester hours. Students wishing to major in Interdisciplinary Studies must be approved by their advisor before being accepted into the program. A prospectus of proposed courses must be approved by the advisor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This prospectus must denote a clear central theme or purpose to the courses selected and be aimed at specific learning outcomes and not available among the existing major fields offered at Bluefield University.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Interdisciplinary Studies program is primarily for students who seek a degree with multiple areas of study. At least 3 different academic subject areas must be represented in the major by a minimum of 15 semester hours per area. A minimum of 36 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level in at least two of the three concentrations. Hours beyond the 45 hours in the major are to be selected to enhance the major chosen and may be chosen from any area of curriculum.
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 Bluefield University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield 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 Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College

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?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
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: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Aid
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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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
Old Dominion UniversitySupply Chn Maritime Log-BS IDSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearNot Specified
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityInterdisciplinary Studies (online), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies4-YearOnline
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
Hollins UniversityBA Interdisciplinary MajorBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in Comprehensive Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in Individualized StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-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
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Regent UniversityB.S. in Professional StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearHybrid
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityInterdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies4-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
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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