Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Hours | 43-46 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
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 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived
Liberal Arts Focus Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts Focus 1,2 | ||
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Language Elective | 3 | |
| Integrative Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of Language and Integrative electives in the catalog before enrolling in the Liberal Arts Focus requirements.
- 2
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 | |
- 1
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