Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)

Undergraduate Program

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Assemble your passions for a rewarding career.

Do you see a societal problem you want to help solve? Do you want to chart your own path? Are you interested in emerging fields or want to remain open to changing career plans?

In App State’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, you build your own path. Choose a program of study from two or more science and/or social science disciplines and make connections among them. Maybe the job you want doesn’t even exist yet. Through Interdisciplinary Studies, you can build the skills and expertise for your future work.

This self-designed major has a strong focus on experiential learning, such as internships and service-learning, as well as undergraduate research.

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

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Elevate Your Education

Courses

- Students pursuing this major explore Interdisciplinary Connections, an experiential learning experience (such as an internship or study abroad) and more.
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Minors

A minor is required. Students often choose a minor that complements their self-designed program of study and demonstrates depth in a particular domain of knowledge. Popular choices include:

Computer Science
Non-Profit Organizations
Sustainable Development

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Transferring Credits

Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.

General Education

With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.

Gen Ed Program Info

Accelerated Master’s

You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.

Accelerated Master’s Info

Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.

Careers

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Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

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App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Beth Davison
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– Dr. Beth Davison, professor

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