$350 per credit (120 credits)
Colorado State University Global’s interdisciplinary professional studies major offers students the freedom to customize their academic experience. This 120-credit bachelor’s degree contains two required courses, and the remaining courses can be chosen from over 100 course options.Industry-aligned
With this degree, you can select from pre-assembled tracks or pick from 150 career-relevant courses. Additionally, you can enhance your degree by adding an undergraduate specialization to showcase your expertise in a particular area.100% online
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Tailor Your Education: Online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
This accredited degree program lets you do you! The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies puts you in the driver's seat of your education. With this program, you have the freedom to tailor your degree to match your unique interests and career goals.Â
Explore leadership principles and dive into approved courses in communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, technology, critical thinking, business, and strategic innovation. Whether you're drawn to a career that spans multiple disciplines, seeking a specialized degree that traditional majors don't offer, or simply enjoy exploring a diverse range of subjects, this program is your chance to design a degree that reflects who you are and where you want to go professionally.
Program Details
Students in Colorado State University Global's online bachelor's degree program in interdisciplinary studies explore a wide array of disciplines. With a curriculum emphasizing balanced education, students develop vital skills in critical thinking, decision-making, andÂ
ethical reasoning essential for success in various professional fields.Â
The program has just two required courses, one on applying leadership principles and one in which students create an individualized learning portfolio. Other course offerings covering communications, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, technology, critical thinking, business, and strategic innovation allow students to customize their education to align with their interests and career goals.Â
What skills will I gain with a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies?
The practical skills acquired in the professional interdisciplinary studies program are universally applicable across various industries.Â
With a focus on mastering communication, technology, business, and critical thinking, graduates can succeed in diverse professional settings. The program’s flexibility empowers undergraduates to seamlessly transition into the workforce or pursue further specialization through graduate studies. Graduates can:
- Apply practical knowledge utilizing various technologies and media for effective communication
- Tackle challenges by synthesizing data from multiple sources
- Understand and implement research and writing best practices
- Develop socially responsible solutions for businesses and organizations
What can you do with a professional interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degree?
This online interdisciplinary studies degree cultivates versatile skills that are valued across various industries. With close to 20 specialization options, the education you receive can be further tailored to match the professional studies degree and title you wish to pursue.
Common interdisciplinary studies careers include:
Sociologist | 2022 Median Pay: $98,590
Writer | 2022 Median Pay: $73,150
Public Relations Specialist | 2022 Median Pay: $67,440
Human Resources Specialist | 2022 Median Pay: $64,240
Salary information is based on Lightcast data from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 12/2023
Courses in this Program
CSU Global’s Interdisciplinary Professional Studies major grants students the freedom to customize their academic experience to fulfill any niche career requirements or educational aspirations. Students build their own course list by selecting eight of over a possible 100+ courses. Students must select 1 course for each of the following criteria areas:
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- Communication
- Quantitative Skills
- Global Awareness
- Social Responsibility
- Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Business
- Strategic Information
- Minimum of 4 courses must be at the 400 Level
Affordable Tuition
As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.
Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.
CSU Global Rankings and Accreditations
CSU Global is proud to offer affordable, reputable programs that have received recognition for their quality, value, and more. Click here to learn more about our rankings and acknowledgments.Â
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Institutional Accreditation
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