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Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • COMM109
  • COMM261
  • COMM301
  • WRIT204
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • PH110
  • PH215
    OR
    PHLS210
  • PHLS205
  • PH230
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • LEAD111
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • EN222
  • RELG300
    OR
    PH220
  • HIST310
  • POLS306
    OR
    PO202
AND
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • AD519
  • BI401
  • CE480
  • CJ410
  • CRIM410
  • CS421
  • CS431
  • CYBR400
  • ED425
  • ED432
  • EE491
  • EE494
  • EGCM480
  • ES440
  • FA401
  • GL440
  • HHPR406
  • HHPR450
  • HI404
  • HUMA402
  • IA456
  • IN410
  • INTD400
  • LEAD402
  • MA411
  • ME467
  • ME468
  • MG449
  • MNGT400
  • NR441
  • PO410
  • PO491
  • PS474
  • PY401
  • SP415
  • SSDA400
AND
  • Each concentration must include a 3-credit course at the 300-400 level.

  • Courses taken as part of the core program do not count toward the 15 credits for the concentration.

  • A course in more than one concentration, cannot be shared with one another. Additional courses must be taken to complete more than one concentration.

  • An internship experience within the area of concentration may be acceptable at the discretion of the Interdisciplinary department chair or designee.

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • SA105
  • SA106
  • SA107
  • EN222
  • EN241
  • EN251
  • EN282
  • EN220
  • EN250
  • EN270
  • EN322
  • HIST210
  • HIST310
  • HIST348
  • HIST425
  • HIST430
  • PH324
  • PHLS210
    OR
    PH215
  • RELG300
  • HUMA400
  • WRIT274
  • WRIT276

Additionally, eligible courses are Spanish, Chinese or American Sign Language 100-499.

OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • AC205
  • AC206
  • COMM261
  • COMM315
  • COMM320
  • CS120
  • EC201
  • EC202
  • LEAD202
  • LEAD212
  • LEAD311
  • MG101
  • MG232
  • MG309
  • MG314
  • MG341
  • MG346
  • MNGT330
  • MNGT403
  • MNGT404
  • MNGT447
  • MNGT475
  • PH322
  • QM213
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • COMM109
  • COMM214
  • COMM315
  • COMM318
  • CS111
  • CS140
    OR
    CYBR210
  • CS142
    OR
    CYBR110
  • CS270
  • CYBR341
  • CYBR370
  • DF242
  • EE215
  • MNGT330
  • MNGT404
  • PH325
  • WRIT278
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • AP244
  • BI205
  • BI309
  • ES115
  • ES130
  • ES200
  • ES268
  • GL110
  • GL111
  • GL253
  • GL261
  • PH323
  • SCIE301
  • WRIT276
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • EC419
  • ECON313
  • EN222
  • EN322
  • FA201
  • FA202
  • LEAD311
  • HI211
  • HI214
  • HI315
  • HI317
  • HIST210
  • HIST310
  • HIST402
  • HIST430
  • HUMA400
  • PH220
  • PH302
  • POLS306
    OR
    PO202
  • POLS318
  • RELG300
  • SOCI220
  • SO218

Additionally, eligible courses are Spanish, Chinese or American Sign Language 100-499.

OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • EN244
  • HHPR355
  • LEAD201
  • LEAD202
  • LEAD211
  • LEAD212
  • LEAD301
  • LEAD302
  • LEAD311
  • LEAD312
  • MG103
  • MNGT401
  • MNGT402
  • MNGT403
  • MNGT404
  • PY210
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • HHPR138
  • HHPR139
  • HHPR212
  • HHPR256
  • PUBH301
  • PUBH302
  • PUBH310
  • PUBH311
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • CJ101
  • CRIM209
  • CRMJ303
  • ED262
  • PY110
  • PY220
  • PY241
  • POLS306
    OR
    PO202
  • SO218
  • SOCI220
  • SOCI401
OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • BI101
  • BI102
  • BI205
  • BI215
  • BI216
  • BI220
  • BI309
  • CH100
  • CH103
  • CH104
  • CH115
  • CYBR110
    OR
    CS142
  • CYBR210
    OR
    CS140
  • CS270
  • EE215
  • GL110
  • GL111
  • GL156
  • HHPR101
  • HHPR200
  • NR103
  • MA107
  • MA108
  • MA232
  • MA241
  • MA310
  • MNGT330
  • PS201
    OR
    PS211
  • PS202
    OR
    PS212
  • PUBH301
  • SCIE301
  • SCIE310

BI399 Scientific Writing

OR
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • CRIM101
  • CRIM330
  • CYBR341
  • CYBR410
  • INSC313
  • POLS302
  • POLS306
    OR
    PO202
  • POLS318
  • SSDA315

Courses may not meet more than one requirement between the major and concentration.

Program Delivery

Online Program, Residential Program

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Type

Major

College

College of Arts & Sciences

School/Department(s)

Program Description

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) offers students a unique opportunity to explore, innovate, and employ diverse skills to support various career paths. With its holistic approach to critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving, this degree aligns with Norwich's mission to cultivate citizen scholars capable of critical, global, and ethical thinking. Students can choose courses from different disciplines to create a flexible and creative degree path supporting their personal and academic goals. The BIS is an ideal option for those with career goals or study paths that differ from traditional academic programs. Concentrations further tailor the degree, offering guided pathways for students to specialize in a variety of interdisciplinary areas.

Additional Program Information

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Outcome

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use concepts from more than one discipline to make a coherent argument about a text or problem.

Outcome

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Outcome

Graduates will effectively communicate interdisciplinary concepts and research to audiences using appropriate documentation and presentation methods.

Outcome

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to understand and use ethical principles in leadership roles.

Admission Criteria

See the admission's website for admission criteria.

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