Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)

University of Missouri - St. Louis

For nearly two decades, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program at UMSL has helped students meet their educational goals, regardless of what they are. As a self-directed learner earning an interdisciplinary studies degree at UMSL, you’ll work with advanced technologies, learn to communicate effectively and much more. You’ll also:Choose your instructors. When you pursue a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, you decide what you want to study. Our expert faculty will provide you with a well-rounded, practical education to best prepare you for success.Take courses based on your interests and career goals. Working closely with advisors, you will build a program that meets your educational goals.Find hands-on learning opportunities. All UMSL majors – interdisciplinary studies students included – are encouraged to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, internships and more.UMSL’s interdisciplinary studies degree is geared toward students who have unique educational goals that cannot be met by any other UMSL major.Our program allows you to sit in the driver seat and chart a path for yourself, combining your interests and passions with diverse and challenging coursework. This way, you’ll earn a degree that makes sense for you while excelling as a critical thinker in a constantly evolving, dynamic world.To build the interdisciplinary studies degree program that’s right for you, you’ll work closely with UMSL advisers and faculty from various academic disciplines and develop a structured and well-designed individual degree proposal.

College of Arts and Sciences