
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a flexible, interdisciplinary program designed for students who want a degree customized to their career goals integrated diverse coursework and a final capstone project. The major offers students a flexible academic track to study multiple disciplines and craft a customized major. The BIS degree provides a solid foundation for those going on for graduate studies or pursuing professional careers in law, public administration, social sciences, education, business, healthcare administration, environmental studies, international relations, media and communications.
Program Highlights
Create your customized degree by tailoring coursework around personal career goals
Focus is on workplace skills including leadership, analytical and relationship skills
Integrate professional competencies in two concentrations
Connect biblical principles and Christian ethics to topics and domains within your career field
Analyze relevant issues, practices, and trends using appropriate research concepts and processes

Credits & Cost
36
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$515
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
$18,540
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Program graduates gain practical knowledge and skills and pursue careers in industries such as:

Policy Analyst

Environmental Consultant

Research Analyst

Nonprofit Program Manager

Project Coordinator

Entrepreneur
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
COURSES
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
ISTU 490 || Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone I | 3 CREDITS |
ISTU 495 || Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone II | 3 CREDITS |
CAPSTONE COURSES
6 CREDITS
Choose two 15-unit concentrations from the catalog | 30 CREDITS |
TWO CONCENTRATION
30 CREDITS
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
General Education (34): see catalog for more details | 34 CREDITS |
GENERAL EDUCATION
34 CREDITS
PROGRAM REQUISITES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Electives (50): choose from 100-400 level courses in the catalog | 50 CREDITS |
ELECTIVES
50 CREDITS
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS
120 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.