Create a unique academic pathway to achieve your goals or find the most efficient route to graduation with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Locations
- Statesboro Campus (In Person)
- Armstrong Campus (In Person)
- Liberty Campus (In Person)
- Online
Why Get a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies?
- Tailor your curriculum to your own unique academic and career goals.
- For current students—use the Interdisciplinary Studies program to take a more efficient path to graduation.
- Follow a program of study ideal for transfer students, full-time professionals or caregivers.
- Learn under twelve Georgia Southern faculty spanning multiple different departments.
- Thrive in your academic career with dedicated mentorship throughout your journey.
- Choose from a wide range of concentrations, from technology and STEM to religion, political science, education and the humanities.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program at Georgia Southern is designed for students who want to forge their own academic path—whether that’s outlining a unique field of study based on your interests or transferring from another institution with a disparate array of credits.
Whatever your goals are, our program allows you the flexibility to pursue an excellent educational foundation and thrive in your chosen lane.
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What Can You Do With a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies?
A Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to tailor your education to your own career interests, whether that’s in academics, business, technology or a host of other fields.
Where our graduates work:
- State Farm
- U.S. Army
- Abide Home Care
- Augusta University
- Fidelity Investments
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Nolan Transportation Group
- Varsity Tutors
- Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
- +Verde
- 3MP Atlanta
- APCU/Center Parc
- Addison Group
- American Airlines
What our graduates do:
- Political Staff Member
- Educator
- Administrative Aide
- Human Resource Manager
- Marketing Research Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Social Service Administrator
- Buyer
- Insurance Agent
- Realtor
- Public Administrator
- Salesperson
- Account Representative
- News Reporter
- Bank Officer
- Magazine Editor
- Customer Relations Manager
- Television Producer
- Consultant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Law Clerk
- Entrepreneur
- Hotel Manager
What You’ll Learn
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program at Georgia Southern University delivers a core curriculum with the freedom to choose from a variety of concentration areas from across the University. It’s important to note that the in-person program and the online program offer different concentration options, so be sure to consult with your advisor as you plan your coursework. Concentrations include
- World History
- Quantitative Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Public Policy
- Religious Studies
- And more!
The Institute for Innovation and Integrated Studies
Learn about our pioneering approach at I³S where we believe in breaking down traditional silos and fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations that mirror the dynamic landscape of modern industry.
Internships and Research
Learn about the requirements and opportunities for Interdisciplinary Studies majors to pursue research and internships.
Non-Traditional Students
Georgia Southern is committed to providing student support services and convenient resources to assist non-traditional students, whether you are pursuing your degree in-person or online.
Take Action
Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application:
- Create an application account.
- Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
- Pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver once complete. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
Check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.
Apply as a First-Year Student Transfer to Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Use our online tool to see if courses from another institution transfer to Georgia Southern.
This concentration is designed for students who wish to pursue an M.A.T. degree after completion of their BIS to become a certified teacher.
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors.
Transfer students should be reminded that they can complete a stackable associates degree on their way to a bachelors or masters that can help them on their way in their current job or with their degree or education goals.
TALONS helps to give an idea or estimate about what might transfer from a previous institution. The listing or exclusion of courses from this program does not reflect on acceptance of the courses to Georgia Southern University. IDS 2111 and 4111 are typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer Full term.
- When changing to a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major you must decide if you want to study on campus or as a fully online student. There are significant differences in the concentrations and minors in the fully online option versus the on campus option.
- Carefully review the relevant section above to understand how the BIS and Online BIS are structured.
- Choose one 21 hour concentration.
NOTE: Changing your major can require that you change your campus if you are moving from a face to face to a fully online campus. The change of campus is done through the Change of Major process.
- African Studies
- Asian Studies
- Business (available online)
- Coaching
- Comparative Literature
- Culture and Society
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Public Health
- Environmental Studies
- Gender and Healthcare
- Gerontology
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Life Sciences (Available online)
- Humanities (Available online)
- Individual Emphasis (Available online)
- Instructional Technology and Design (Available online)
- International Studies
- Irish Studies (Available online)
- Latin American Studies (Available online)
- Non-profit Management (Available online)
- Physical and Mathematical Studies
- Public Admin (Available online)
- Public Policy (Available online)
- Religious Studies
- Social and Behavioral Studies (Available online)
- Sports and Recreation Management
- Sustainability
- Teaching Content Area (Available online)
- Teaching Content Area-ABM (Available online)
- WGSS
- When changing to a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies major you must decide if you want to study on campus or as a fully online student. There are significant differences in the concentrations and minors in the fully online option versus the on campus option.
- Carefully review the relevant section above to understand how the BIS and Online BIS are structured.
- Choose one 21 hour concentration.
NOTE: Changing your major can require that you change your campus if you are moving from a face to face to a fully online campus. The change of campus is done through the Change of Major process.
Do my previous classes count?
If they meet the requirements for a Concentration or Minor, yes. Ideally, you should talk to a BIS or OLBIS advisor.
What is an individual emphasis and if I want one how do I get it?
An emphasis is a group of courses totaling 21 hours from a specific area of study that are 3000 level or higher. An IE can be declared on a change of major but has to be fully approved after it is declared. For further information See the catalog pages listed above for more information and consult with a BIS or Online BIS advisor.
What if a Concentration or Minor that I have selected requires that I take prerequisites first?
The prerequisite courses will need to be taken and will fit into Area F or electives if there is room.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program will be able to
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences for a variety of purposes
- Critically analyze ideas from multiple sources in order to draw well-supported solutions
- Apply knowledge and skills across interdisciplinary boundaries
- Evaluate and integrate new information into existing frameworks of knowledge
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Contact Us
CAH Advisement Center
Interdisciplinary Arts Building
P.O. Box 8004
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-7740
Fax: 912-478-2315
Armstrong Advisement Center
Student Success Center
11935 Abercorn St,
Savannah, GA 31419
Liberty Advisement Center
175 W Memorial Dr.
Hinesville, GA 31313
Online Specific
Interdisciplinary Arts Building
P.O. Box 8100
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-2316
Email: bgsonline@georgiasouthern.edu