Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies: Master more than one discipline

By taking classes in different subjects, you’ll be able to customize the curriculum to meet your unique needs. Your Albright academic coach will be there to help guide you and explain how you may be able to translate your experience outside the classroom into college credit, thus shortening your path to your Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

With our asynchronous, accelerated schedule, you’ll have the flexibility you need to fit your academic and career aspirations into your busy life.

Albright College’s commitment to affordability and helping all eligible students receive financial aid provides you with a return on investment that far outpaces other institutions.

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Rooted in the traditional liberal arts, Albright College led the nation in the establishment of interdisciplinary programs that allow students to know the world, engage the world, understand the world, and, ultimately, to change the world.

$900

tuition per
course (Fall 2026)

required
courses

7.5-week

accelerated
classes

start terms
per year

A degree tailored to your needs

To support a wide range of career interests, the Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. provides concentration options that allow students to customize their learning. Students may choose a structured focus in business or psychology, or create a build-your-own concentration, integrating courses from multiple fields to best support their ambitions.

Program Goals
Course Requirements

Program Goals

Demonstrate ability in solving complex problems and making decisions informed by insights from multiple disciplines.

Develop and demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills to evaluate information from diverse sources and perspectives, identify biases, and form well-reasoned conclusions in application to solving real-world problems.

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences, adapting language and approach to convey interdisciplinary insights clearly and persuasively.

Demonstrate an understanding of the distinct epistemologies, methodologies and theoretical frameworks of different academic disciplines, and the value each brings to solving complex problems.

Demonstrate the ability to analyze issues from multiple ethical perspectives and make decisions informed by an awareness of cultural diversity and intercultural competence.

Course Requirements

Full Course Catalogue Course Descriptions

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies allows a student to pursue their interests and passions by combining at least two majors in the online programs at Albright College. Students select six courses at 100 or 200 level and 6 courses at 300 or 400 level. These courses must span at least two disciplines. Students may transfer courses into this major that are consistent with the College’s overall transfer policy, enabling students to combine courses in a field not offered at Albright College.

Requirements

6 Lower-Level Courses (100 or 200 level)
6 Upper-Level Courses (300 or 400 level)

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