Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Composition Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts Focus 1,4 | ||
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Integrative Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
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Must be the same language; 6 hours must be 200-400 level
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core 1 | ||
| INDS 491 | Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Choose two to three Areas of Study: 1 | 45 | |
Area of Study One | ||
Area of Study Two | ||
Area of Study Three 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |
- 1
Areas of Study require a minimum of 9 hours in upper level courses. This may be taken in one Area of Study or split between various Areas of Study
- 2
May choose two or three Areas of Study. Each Area of Study should have a minimum of 15 credits and the combined total should not exceed 45 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 7-10 credit hours of Free Electives 1 | 7-10 | |
| Total Hours | 7-10 | |
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Minors are included as elective hours
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Technology Competency 1 | 0-3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 12-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| Composition Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Communications Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Language Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Language Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Language Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Integrative Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Language Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| INDS 491 | Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Area of Study Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
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Must be the same language; 6 hours must be 200-400 level.