Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Individualized Studies in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University | Baton Rogue United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is designed for independent, imaginative students who thrive beyond conventional academic boundaries. Today's employers seek forward-thinking individuals capable of addressing complex issues through diverse viewpoints. With the BIS degree, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge while customizing your curriculum to align with your career aspirations and creative vision. This program combines three minor fields of study with a culminating course, University Studies (UNST) 3900, offering straightforward structure with dedicated guidance from LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences advisors throughout your journey. In UNST 3900, you'll develop a digital professional portfolio demonstrating to potential employers how you integrate competencies from multiple disciplines to tackle real-world challenges.
The Individualized Studies concentration allows students to combine three undergraduate minors into a cohesive interdisciplinary focus. Completion requires fulfilling all requirements for each selected minor program.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a B (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.
An applicant whose native language is not English and/or who has been educated outside of the U.S. in a country or province where English is not the only official language must demonstrate proof of English proficiency by submitting either a TOEFL or an IELTS score.

TOEFL (paper-based exam) 550
TOEFL (web-based exam) 79
IELTS 6.5

Tuition USD 29,000

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