B.S./B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
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3 Customized Degree Paths
Transfer up to 135 Credits
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- Duration 4 years
- Cost per Credit $286.40
- Credit Hours 180
Program Benefits
- Carve out your own study plan to meet career goals
- Multiple transfer pathway options
- Career support and services to aid your job search
*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $329.60/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
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Develop Your Own Focused Plan to Appeal to Employers With an Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
Customize your online degree with interdisciplinary studies. EOU offers three degree pathways to marry your interests and take learnings with you into applicable fields.
With EOU’s generous transfer policy, you can get to your goal sooner. We recognize up to 135 credit hours from other institutions, and in some cases, half of your credits may count toward one of your minors.
If you’re interested in learning a foreign language, you can opt for a B.A. vs a B.S., another option for tailoring this online degree. You’ll open the door to careers in health care, finance, marketing, business, education and more with a personalized degree.
Customizable Paths for Your Degree
To complete your degree, choose between three path options that maximize transfer credits and help you reach individualized goals.
Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum
Core Curriculum
The online bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies requires a core of required credit hours. First, you will receive an introduction to interdisciplinary studies. You will also need to take a discipline-specific methods course or an additional library course to help you develop research skills.
Depending on which path you have chosen toward degree completion, enrollment counselors and advisors will ensure that you complete your degree requirements.
Last, all interdisciplinary studies majors complete a capstone course. In the capstone, you develop a portfolio of materials detailing your research for multiple audiences. Earn your B.A. with a foreign language requirement, or your B.S. with just 12 more science credits.
View CoursesHave Credits to Transfer?
The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to 135 credits from previous college coursework to be transferred into EOU. If you already have a minor from another school, that minor could be recognized as one half of your EOU interdisciplinary studies degree. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits.
To see how your credits will transfer, use our Transfer Equivalency tool.
Career Outlook
Because the online Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies program allows you to customize your degree, the possible career outcomes of this program are endless. EOU interdisciplinary studies alumni are currently working in education, business, medicine, social work, finance, marketing and more. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly earnings for those who complete a bachelor’s degree is $1,248, which is $361 more than those who only complete an associate degree, and $502 more than those who do not attend college at all.1
Increase your earning potential and discover the professional opportunities that await you as a graduate with EOU Online.
Explore CareersProgram Outcomes
- Inspire intellectual curiosity and intentional purpose
- Explore multidisciplinary connections cogently
- Establish co-curricular and applied connections
- Cultivate intercultural knowledge
- Encourage purposeful civic engagement
- Examine ethical responsibilities
- Engage in active and critical self-reflection
“The interdisciplinary studies degree really helped me to find the perfect combination of minors that incorporate my passions and strongly prepare me for going into a mental health counseling master’s degree program…”– Jillian Gerschefske; Interdisciplinary Studies; Medford, Oregon
Tuition Details
We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is just over $51,552. The cost per credit hour for EOU online courses is $286.40*.
About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.
*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $329.60/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
Per Term: Based on 18 credits. Costs for average competitors are estimations of state schools found on public university websites.
View Tuition DetailsLearn More About Your Financial Aid Options
Your education is an investment in your future. We take your commitment seriously and are here to support you in finding ways to pay for your degree.
Options to consider are:
- Loans
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Employer Benefits
What It’s Like to Study Online
Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on our campus and are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.
Online ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about this program.
There are only a few restrictions. The two minors chosen must be from separate fields. For example, two minors from Health and Human Performance may not be used to form an interdisciplinary studies major. The minor may also not be selected from the associate’s programs or certificate programs.
The interdisciplinary studies degree program is very popular at EOU, and is right for students who want to develop a variety of transferable skills in a personalized subject area. You can mix and match minors to tailor your degree program to a career or graduate program. You could also focus on advancement in your current career.
Yes, students will choose between three paths for this program. You can learn more about coursework for the program here.
Currently the Bachelor’s of Interdisciplinary Studies does not offer scholarships. Please consider the following options regarding finances:
- Complete the FAFSA® to determine financial aid eligibility. EOU’s FAFSA® code is 003193.
- Apply for a Sallie Mae loan.
This program is offered both online and on campus. However, due to the lockstep nature of the program it is highly recommended that students select their desired modality and stick with it through the duration of their enrollment. If a change is necessary, they can work with an advisor. The program is not considered blended or hybrid because there is no residency requirement for coursework.
The program does not offer a virtual open house at this time.
1Learn more, earn more: Education leads to higher wages, lower unemployment. May 2020. Retrieved on Jan. 29, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2020/data-on-display/education-pays.htm