Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston-Salem, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at Carolina University combines a major of minimum 50 credits with a Gen Ed core of 36 credits and electives, or a minor pathway requiring 37 credits of Gen Ed plus at least 36 credits in the minor. Options include Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Biblical Studies, humanities and ministry. The programme builds communication, critical interpretation, creative expression, cultural awareness and historical perspective across disciplines.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may work in business administration, criminal justice, ministry, education, nonprofit and communications. Interdisciplinary skills also suit research, program coordination, human resources and creative roles too.
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies can be completed with a major or minor to suit students' academic interests and professional aspirations. Carolina University offers a number of major and minor options including Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Biblical Studies, and various disciplines in the humanities or ministry.
A major requires the completion of a minimum of 50 credits in a specified major discipline. The remainder of the credits for the degree are constituted from the General Education core (36 credits) and elective courses.
In order to complete a minor, students are required to complete 37 hours of General Education and a minimum of 36 hours of minor classes. Students have the option of completing two minors or choosing from a range of interdisciplinary courses to make up the remaining credits required for the degree.
Objectives
- Communicate effectively in speech and writing, demonstrating skills such as creative expression, exposition, and argumentation
- Interpret and evaluate experiences, literature, language, and ideas in critical, logical, and constructive ways
- Develop aesthetic sensitivities and enhanced creativity
- Cultivate knowledge of other cultures and appreciation for diversity
- Construct a historical nexus for an appreciation of all other disciplines
