Online Interdisciplinary Studies
Combine Multiple Areas of Study into One Career-Focused Online Degree
Why Choose Bushnell?
Bushnell’s Interdisciplinary Studies program offers a personalized and academically rigorous learning environment designed for students with wide-ranging interests across multiple disciplines. You pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, determined by the majority of your selected academic areas, while developing integrative thinking skills grounded in a Christian worldview. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship support thoughtful exploration, ethical reasoning, and intellectual growth throughout the program.
The major is intentionally flexible, allowing you to tailor a course of study that aligns with your interests, experience, and vocational goals. With guidance from a dedicated academic advisor, you design a degree that brings together three disciplines and culminates in a senior internship or capstone project. This applied experience strengthens your ability to connect theory and practice while preparing you for professional advancement or graduate study.
2
degree options available:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
11
credits per area with a majority at the upper-division level
What Can You Do with a Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies?
Students who graduate from the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Bushnell University pursue careers and professional advancement across private, public, nonprofit, and faith-based sectors. This flexible, integrative degree prepares you for opportunities such as:
- Management, administration, or organizational leadership roles
- Human resources, admissions, or student services positions
- Community, nonprofit, or ministry-based leadership and support roles
- Marketing, communications, or public relations careers
- Small business ownership or entrepreneurial ventures
- Preparation for graduate study in education, counseling, business, leadership, or related fields
Recent employers and professional outcomes include roles in Christian higher education, K–12 education, corporate and nonprofit organizations, small businesses, international education, and creative or freelance professions across a variety of industries.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Rather than focusing on a single discipline, Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to intentionally combine three academic areas into one degree, creating a customized program aligned with your interests and career goals.
Yes. The program is well suited for students with previous college coursework. Transfer credits are evaluated individually to help you maximize prior learning and reduce time to completion.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows you to earn academic credit for college-level knowledge gained through professional experience, training, certifications, or military service. If eligible, PLA can reduce the number of courses required for your degree, potentially shortening your time to completion. Credit is awarded through a structured evaluation process to ensure academic quality and alignment with program outcomes.
Yes. The online format is designed for working adults, allowing you to complete coursework on a flexible schedule while balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
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