Program Overview
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.R.S.C.
South Carolina Honors College
The Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.R.S.C.) degree allows a student to create a customized program of study outside of traditional disciplinary boundaries. Students typically apply for this major the second semester of their first year in Honors.
Only available to Honors students, the highly selective program gives students the opportunity to create a customized major and curriculum by developing a challenging course of study tailored to specific interests and career goals when they can’t be accomplished with a double major, dual degree or other options.
Program Highlights
Academic Excellence
Enjoy innovative and experiential learning from the nation’s top ranked public honors college.
Depth of Knowledge
Participate in award-winning research all four undergraduate years through the B.A.R.S.C. program.
Customized Pathway
Create a unique and challenging curriculum that fits individual interests, needs and aptitudes.
Inspiring Experts
Develop close and collaborative relationships with top faculty from across the university.
What You’ll Study
Admitted students develop a unique program of study with their B.A.R.S.C. and faculty advisors. Many students use the program to begin in-depth studies of what they love before graduate school. Students often participate in undergraduate research and the South Carolina Washington Semester program.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Researcher
- Ambassador
- Educator
- Lawyer
- Policy Maker
- Scientist
Workplace Settings
- Academia
- Government
- Legal
- Medicine
- Public Service
- Research
Related Degrees
- Biomedical Engineering, B.A. / B.S.
- History, B.A.
- Russian: Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A. / B.S.
- Religious Studies, B.A.
- Political Science, B.A.
- Public Health, B.A.
- Public Health, B.S.
- Chemical Engineering, B.S.E.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A.R.S.C.) It allows students to create a customized program of study outside of traditional disciplinary boundaries. The program is designed for students who want to develop a challenging course of study tailored to their specific interests and career goals, when those goals cannot be achieved through a double major, dual degree, or other options.
Objectives:
- Academic Excellence: The program provides students with the opportunity to engage in innovative and experiential learning from the nation's top-ranked public honors college.
- Depth of Knowledge: Students participate in award-winning research throughout their four undergraduate years.
- Customized Pathway: Students create a unique and challenging curriculum that aligns with their individual interests, needs, and aptitudes.
- Inspiring Experts: Students develop close and collaborative relationships with top faculty from across the university.
Careers:
- Potential Careers: Researcher, Ambassador, Educator, Lawyer, Policy Maker, Scientist
- Workplace Settings: Academia, Government, Legal, Medicine, Public Service, Research
Other:
- Program Highlights:
- Academic Excellence
- Depth of Knowledge
- Customized Pathway
- Inspiring Experts
- What You'll Study: Admitted students develop a unique program of study with their B.A.R.S.C. and faculty advisors. Many students use the program to begin in-depth studies of their interests before graduate school. Students often participate in undergraduate research and the South Carolina Washington Semester program.
- Building Skills:
- Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Innovation
- Understand Complexity
- Using Your Degree: Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
