Program Overview

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Online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a customized degree intended for students who are looking to combine social sciences with interests in business, leadership, information technology, digital marketing, and humanities. This unique program provides individuals the opportunity to take courses from multiple disciplines, forming a rewarding experience that is completely online.

Total Credit Hours

120

Cost Per Credit Hour

$445

Application Deadline

March 2, 2026

Program Description

The online BIS is an undergraduate degree that includes three minors. A student must select three minors from the following choices:

• Business Administration
• Communication Studies
• Construction Management
• Information Technology Management
• Leadership Development
• Psychology
• Sociology

Program Benefits

• Flexible: The online BIS provides students the freedom to tailor their major to fit their interests and career goals.
• Graduate with the Skills Employers Want: Students benefit from cross-disciplinary learning, leadership training through a dedicated capstone course, and public speaking instruction, ensuring they graduate confident and career-ready.
• Easily Transfer Credits: Transfer up to 75% of previous credits towards the online BIS, saving both time and money.
• Customizable: Experience the flexibility to customize your curriculum through a combination of three minors.

Omega Nu Lambda Online Honors Society

Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers.

Course Listings

The program includes the following courses:

• ENGL 1001 English Composition
• ENGL 2000 English Composition
• UNST 3900 Interdisciplinarity
• General Education course - Analytical Reasoning (Mathematics)
• General Education course - Analytical Reasoning
• General Education course - Arts
• General Education course - Humanities
• General Education course - Natural Sciences
• General Education course - Social Sciences
• General Education course - Social Sciences (2000-level)
• Approved Electives
• Approved Social Sciences Electives
• EXST 2000 or ISDS 1100 or LIS 2001 or computer science or a foreign language
• Minor Selection 1
• Minor Selection 2
• Minor Selection 3

Admission Requirements

First Time Freshman

• 3.0 Core GPA on the 19 units of college-preparatory high school courses as outlined in the LSU Core
• LSU is a test-optional institution which means applicants will have the choice to select if they wish to have their ACT or SAT scores considered for admission.

Transfer Student General Admission Requirements

• 30 or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credit hours from a regionally-accredited college or university
• 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted
• A grade of "C" or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken
• A grade of "C" or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken

Re-Entry Student Admission Requirements

Students interested in applying for re-entry to LSU must have a 2.0 GPA on all LSU coursework and must meet the requirements for their prospective senior college.

Degree Requirements

General Requirements

• No more than 24 hours in any one subject may be used toward this degree, unless minor area requirements dictate otherwise.
• No more than 30 hours of Independent and Distance Learning credit may be used toward this degree.
• No more than eight hours of kinesiology activity courses may be used toward this degree.
• No more than 12 hours of ROTC credit may be used toward this degree.
• At least 45 hours of credit at or above the 3000 level must be completed; of the 45 hours, at least 15 must be at the 4000 level.
• At least a 2.00 GPA on all work taken in the LSU System.
• At least a 2.00 GPA on all work taken.
• At least a 2.00 GPA in all minors.

Specific Requirements

• Complete all requirements for the area of concentration.
• Complete all general education requirements.
• Complete elective courses to reach 120 hours.
• A student must earn three hours in one of the following: computer science, EXST 2000, ISDS 1100, LIS 2001, or a foreign language.
• Complete UNST 3900, a capstone course for seniors majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies currently enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Career Opportunities

• Sales Consultant
• Elementary & Middle School Teacher
• Secondary School Teachers
• Counselors
• Social Worker
• Human Resource Workers

Why Choose This Program?

Our unique program offers students a chance to build a degree that is perfectly tailored to their desired career or education goals. The program is entirely online, and it provides a flexible learning experience for nontraditional students or working professionals.

What Will I Learn?

Since the online BIS is a program that is specifically tailored to your individual needs and desires, the topics learned in the program will vary. However, you will hone your skills in written or verbal communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking throughout any degree pathway you choose.

Concentrations

The Interdisciplinary Studies major will also provide a chance for you to build a foundation in the following concentrations:

• Health Sciences
• Individualized Studies
• Leadership And Society
• Studies In Organizations
• Writing And Performing Arts

Cost

Cost Per Credit Hour

$445

Total Credit Hours

120

Total Cost

$53,400