Online B.I.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is an individualized and interdisciplinary degree for students who wish to create an individualized curriculum not available in traditional curricular pathways within existing VCU degree programs. Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program are able to design an individualized degree compatible with academic, career or personal goals. Selected pathways are available online.
The IDS declaration process
To declare the interdisciplinary studies major, students should:
- Have learning goals that are suited to an interdisciplinary program of study
- Meet with an IDS adviser
- Complete the IDS application documents, including the proposed curricular plan and rationale for interdisciplinary study, in consultation with their IDS adviser, and submit the application for review
Students interested in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies design their own curricula in consultation with an IDS adviser. The IDS advisers and faculty work closely with students to develop an appropriate curricular program and provide guidance on the application process. Each student’s plan must define a specific focus area that combines two or more areas of study and must define their educational goals by designing their interdisciplinary curricula from a variety of course offerings.
The proposed interdisciplinary curriculum plan will be evaluated by an IDS adviser and program administrators before final approval by the director. Each application will be evaluated based on compliance with university degree requirements as well as IDS curriculum and individualized program requirements. After admission to the IDS Program, students will follow an approved individualized curriculum plan. The finalized curriculum plan is the official record of the student’s degree requirements. This document records all transfer credits applicable to the B.I.S. degree and lists the courses required to complete the degree.
Students who complete the requirements for this degree will receive a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The VCU Bulletin is the official source for academic course and program information.
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