Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Online

Design Your Own College Program with an Online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree

You want to pursue a degree that you are passionate about, but with your background and career goals, a traditional degree might not meet your needs. At Liberty, we understand. That’s why our Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is customizable, allowing you to tailor your degree around several areas of study instead of just one. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, you can be prepared to pursue a wide variety of careers that are unique to you and your calling.

Liberty’s Definition of Interdisciplinary Studies

You may be wondering, “What are interdisciplinary studies for, and why should I get a degree in it?” Most jobs require a specific selection of education, training, and experience. Many general studies and multidisciplinary studies programs attempt to meet this need by stitching together several traditional degrees into one if an existing degree doesn’t fit.

A bachelor’s in general studies traditionally offers the most flexibility in how you pursue your topics of interest. We define interdisciplinary studies differently, focusing on fusing these disciplines into one unified idea. Instead of trying to adapt a collection of several separate studies to meet your needs, Liberty can help you custom-fit your education to your passion.

What are your career goals? Many unique and cutting-edge fields require skills and knowledge that don’t fit into a traditional bachelor’s degree. That’s why Liberty’s program integrates the specific areas of study you need into a flexible program that can help you maximize your opportunities. Liberty can help you think backward from your career goals to figure out what pieces need to be in place for you to get the training you need. With our 100% online interdisciplinary studies program, you can build toward your future with an outside-the-box degree plan.

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Interdisciplinary Studies Degree?

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). A quality degree program from an accredited institution means you can be confident that the training and education we provide meet the highest level of academic standards. We are proud to help you pursue your passion by offering an interdisciplinary studies degree that is available 100% online. With this flexibility and freedom, you can maintain your current schedule while working toward a better future.

Benefits of Pursuing an Online Interdisciplinary Studies Degree at Liberty University

• Utilize up to 90 hours of transfer credit from previous college courses, work training, and life experience. With the ability to use general studies in your mix of specializations, this program offers the best flexibility for the most possible transfer credit!
• Meet specialized needs in innovative fields that don’t normally fit a traditional bachelor’s degree. Liberty can help you integrate different skills and prepare for a multidisciplinary role.
• Not quite sure where to go with your current credit and background? Liberty’s online interdisciplinary degree will let you keep the door open to many fields while earning your bachelor’s degree.

What Will You Learn in Liberty’s Online Interdisciplinary Studies Degree?

When you begin our online interdisciplinary studies degree, you can choose 2 areas of study that total 45 credits, or you can select 3 areas of study that are 15 credits each to customize your degree. This can be done solely through Liberty or by utilizing transfer credit from outside colleges, military training, work experience, or on-the-job training. You can choose from areas of study such as business, government, religion, technical studies, and language studies.

What skills can I learn in interdisciplinary studies?

No matter which areas of study you choose, Liberty can help you prepare for your next career move with practical professional skills, such as:

• Career track preparation to help you demonstrate how your special mix of studies prepares you best for your field
• Fine arts skills in writing, communication, and more
• Liberal arts studies through Liberty’s College of Arts and Sciences apply to many forms of business and culture
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Technical skills for many industries

Our goal is to help you apply your unique background and education to pursue your passions. At Liberty, we strive to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill this mission by helping professionals like you make a positive impact on the world in ways only you can.

Program Highlights

We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility . Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America . Earning your online interdisciplinary studies degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.

Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 8 years — and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education , electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

You will have the ability to select up to 3 areas of study for a customized learning experience directly correlated with your career and academic goals.

Who We Are

In 1971, the Rev. Dr. Jerry Falwell dreamed about making the world a better place. He envisioned a generation of professionals in every field who loved God, served others, and were the best at whatever they were called to be. He saw a university on a mountain where this training could happen—and he started to build it. Less than 50 years later, Liberty University is a world-class accredited evangelical liberal arts institution with 17 colleges and schools, over 100,000 students, and 600+ programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level.

Liberty's world-class campus is rated as one of the five best in the U.S. by niche.com. Its online program is rated by niche.com as one of the top ten in the U.S. Liberty's campus hosts over 700 international students from 70+ countries studying in all fields and at all levels. Over 400 programs are available to students around the globe through our online programs.

Liberty University trains pilots, engineers, counselors, CEOs, nurses, teachers, artists, law enforcement personnel, professionals in almost every field who love God, serve others in their communities and are the best at what they are called to be. Liberty University trains champions for Christ.

Impact the World

Emphasizing the right balance between academic theory, research, and hands-on training, Liberty’s unique approach to education means that you can be prepared to not only succeed in your profession of choice but also to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing marketplace.

At Liberty University, you’ll be equipped to do your job ethically and with excellence. You will also gain the critical thinking, research, data analysis, and communication skills needed to become an essential contributor in your field and the kind of leader who inspires others. This is why Liberty graduates are sought after by many organizations and companies.

Hard work, courage, and integrity define our faith, so we don’t just equip students with a degree — we Train Champions for Christ who impact the world.

Online Programs – An Extension of Our Mission and Our Campus

What started as a vision for a thriving faith-based university in Virginia has now spread across the world. Online education programs have been growing in popularity, but Liberty University has been paving the way in distance education since the mid-1980s . Our online program began in 1985 as the Liberty University School of Lifelong Learning because we recognized that through distance education, many older students were able enroll in college for the first time while they continued working. Liberty is an innovative pioneer in distance education!

Today, students access course content through a cutting-edge learning platform. Liberty’s state-of-the-art digital resources allow students to connect with experienced professors and classmates as well as access the best in academic resources, including over 750,000 electronic books, journals, and peer-reviewed articles. Students also have access to the Online Writing Center and various online student communities.

Many online students even decide to enroll on Liberty's award-winning campus after they begin their online program, which is a simple switch. Online students are welcome to visit and explore Liberty’s campus in Lynchburg, Va at any time. Homecoming, and Commencement are wonderful events to participate in as an online student and provide opportunities for you to connect with your school. But even if you don’t, know that the most important thing we build here is changed lives — at Liberty, you’ll benefit from over 30 years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.

Affordability, Accessibility & Academic Quality

With so many online colleges and universities to choose from, it can be difficult to find programs that are both flexible and affordable. Liberty University’s Online Programs offer both!

Our online programs r anked in the top five out of more than 2,100 online colleges and universities, for quality, affordability, and accessibility by BestColleges.com.

We have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.

Residential tuition is in the lowest 1/3 of all private colleges in the US and all international students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs on campus receive some level of institutional aid. We work to make your education affordable!

Academic Quality

Liberty University’s Residential and Online Programs bring you state-of-the-art technology as we strive towards new educational advancements and increased degree availability. We want you to be able to pursue a degree that best fits your passions and career goals, residentially or online.

Liberty University offers:

• Over 250 available online degree programs to choose from.
• The same quality standards as our residential programs.
• Continuously updated course content designed to reflect current industry practices.
• A faculty comprised of leaders from each field who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Accessibility

We understand that fitting a degree into your busy life can be challenging. For this reason, we give you the ability to customize your Liberty University degree completion plan to fit your schedule best.

To meet your personal and education needs:

• Most online degrees are offered in a 100% online format. No residential experience is required, but you may want to consider attending campus for an amazing experience.
• Online degree programs are offered in an eight-week sub-term format with eight start dates per year.
• Most of Liberty’s online degree programs offer flexibility to complete assignments at any time of the day with no required login times for most programs. (Asynchronos).
• Online students can enroll part-time or full-time.

Affordability

Liberty University wants to not only provide you with quality education but also offer tuition rates at an affordable price. We understand that finding ways to pay for your education can be difficult. For this reason, we have worked on ensuring that tuition remains at a reasonable price while still providing an advanced, accredited, and excellent education.

Apply Today to Begin Your Journey at a Top Christian University!

Join the mission of Liberty University and see the value of Christian education for yourself. Start on the path toward continuing your education through one of Liberty University’s online or residential degree programs. Liberty is, in every way, a world-class institution of higher learning devoted to preparing you for success in all aspects of life.

Ranking and Awards

1 Best Online College in America

Gold Level - School of Distinction Top Online University in Virginia Top Online Christian College in the Nation

Top 10 Colleges in Campus Dining (College Magazine)

4 Best College Campuses in the Nation (niche.com)