Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Program Overview
Broaden your knowledge, deepen your critical-thinking skills and enhance your perspective through the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program. Faculty advisors work closely with students to help them select courses and internships that align with their future goals. Personally enriching and professionally relevant, the Interdisciplinary Studies program engages the mind, incorporates the body and nurtures the spirit.
- 120 credit hours
- Internship
- Choose to study two or three disciplines: African American Studies, Communication, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies and Writing
- Available in-person and online
Courses
Spalding’s 120-credit interdisciplinary studies degree integrates courses across two or three disciplines. Courses emphasize creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving and help students build strong writing, speaking and logic skills. All students complete an internship, putting their degrees to work and building their professional resumes.
Tuition
Explore the possibilities. Learn about tuition and fees for our Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Admissions Requirements
Do you love both the arts and the social sciences? Spalding University’s Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies brings you the best of both worlds.
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DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Prepare to shine in the workplace. According to the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2025 survey, problem-solving skills, the ability to work on a team and written communication skills are the top three attributes they seek on a candidate’s resume.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Where will your degree take you? Spalding IDS graduates have gone on to excel in careers such as:
- Communication Specialist
- Gallery Manager
- Human Resources Professional
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Real Estate Agent
- Social Worker
A BA in IDS provides a holistic approach to independent learning for self-directed students who are curious about many different academic disciplines. An internship is required, which puts the degree to work in a community setting where students can practice their communication and problem-solving skills.
Dorina Miller Parmenter, Chair of the School of Liberal Arts
