B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Why Choose Interdisciplinary Studies at Biola?

• Learning Unboxed. Let your interests drive your learning. You’ll partner closely with Biola faculty to creatively combine multiple disciplines, creating a learning plan customized to fit your career path.
• Faith Integration. Understanding your calling begins with knowing the God who called you. That’s why you’ll encounter faith integration in each of your courses and earn a biblical studies minor alongside your interdisciplinary studies degree.
• Practical Preparation. Our program is designed to be career-launching. Learn from professionals and participate in internships to expand your knowledge. You’ll be able apply what you learn in the classroom to real life situations you encounter in the workplace.
• Online Flexibility. Six start dates and fully online courses offered year-round ensure you can tailor your education — enrolling part-time to balance additional responsibilities or full-time to complete the program in as little as 24 months.
• Personalized Partnerships. Our students never journey alone. Individually assigned success coaches and program faculty are intentional guides, investing in you spiritually, relationally and professionally from day one.

Career Paths

Biola’s interdisciplinary studies program develops specific areas of expertise alongside critical thinking and problem-solving skills — serving as an excellent foundation for an array of career options. As a well-equipped professional, you can expect to impact the world for Jesus Christ in positions such as:

• Entrepreneur
• Non-Profit Organizer
• Financial Consultant
• Project Manager
• Human Resources Specialist
• Management Consultant
• Entertainment Industry Agent
• Communications Specialist

What Will I Study?

In our online interdisciplinary degree, your pathway is determined by a proposal you’ll craft in partnership with your faculty advisor. This academic plan will take into account your goals and give credit for any prior education while integrating coursework from the following degrees:

• Applied Psychology
• Biblical Ministries
• Business Management
• Public Relations and Reputation Management

Bible and Theology Coursework

As part of Biola’s commitment to a biblically centered education, all undergraduate students have the opportunity to take 30 credits of biblical studies. As an interdisciplinary student, 6 of these credits will be integrated directly into your major-specific courses, and the remaining 24 will be offered through separate Bible and theology courses.

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