Program Details

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - 3 Year Degree Concentration

Bachelor of Science

Norfolk State University

A Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is obtained through this program. It is designed to provide a strong liberal arts foundation that enables students to develop the skills to think critically and holistically. Interdisciplinary Studies is a curriculum approach that applies methodology and language from more than one discipline to examine a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience. It offers a flexible curriculum that maximizes students’ experience; yet, it is a rigorous critical thinking, research and writing intensive program that focuses on developing and applying tangible and transferable life-long skills.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Degree program is available completely online. To complete the program in 3 years, students will need to complete coursework during the summer.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Transfer students are encouraged to take 1-2 introduction courses in their intended concentrations prior to transferring to NSU. 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 Norfolk State University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	7 Interdisciplinary Studies courses must be taken at NSU.
Doing More With Your Degree	Interdisciplinarians work in higher education, K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff. Interdisciplinarians have been assistant City Treasurers, Bank officers, IT specialists, Lawyers, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, officers in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Interdisciplinarians are analysts, librarians, artists, public health specialists, social workers, politicians, and more. Our alumni attend graduate programs in Cybersecurity, Psychology, Education, History, Law, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Public Health, Business and more.
Program Successes & Highlights	Interdisciplinarians work in higher education, K-12 teachers, administrators and support staff. Interdisciplinarians have been assistant City Treasurers, Bank officers, IT specialists, Lawyers, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, officers in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines. Interdisciplinarians are analysts, librarians, artists, public health specialists, social workers, politicians, and more. Our alumni attend graduate programs in Cybersecurity, Psychology, Education, History, Law, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Public Health, Business and more.

Program Credit Requirements

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

The table below lists admissions agreements between Norfolk State 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
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission

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 the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of the University Core general education component of the NSU 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 3 college-specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and trasnferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	We accept AP, IB, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
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: Norfolk State University

College Level Information

Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Norfolk State University enrolls approximately 400 transfer students each fall. The average class size is 23 students . The student to teacher ratio is 18:1. On campus housing is available. Our top five academic programs for transfer students is Pre-Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Business, and Interdisciplinary Studies
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
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students may confirm intent to enroll via the Transfer VA Portal using College Connect.

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
Hollins University	BA Interdisciplinary Major	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Sweet Briar College	Bacheolor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Constitutional Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Humanities	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in American Studies, Concentration in Social Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Environmental Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Global Commerce and Culture	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Africana Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Film & Media Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Gender/Sexuality & Womens Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Medieval/Renaissance Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Self-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Self-Designed Major, Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Interdisciplinary Studies-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Interdisciplinary Studies-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Leadership-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Professional Writing-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Cybercrime-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Game Studies & Design-BS IDS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Technology Leadership-BS IDS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Not Specified
Bluefield University	BA in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bluefield University	BS in Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	B.S. in Professional Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

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

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 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Norfolk State 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	$463	Per Credit	$55,560	$0	$55,560	Caps at 12-18 credits for $3038.00
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Mandatory Fees	$2,052	Per Semester	$16,416	0	$16,416	All Full time Students

*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.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

Additional Fees
- Miscellaneous fees include parking fee, graduation fee , and program-specific fees, such as Fine Arts, Music, and Nursing. Dorm/Meals cost depend on the dorm and meal plan chosen.

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.