Online Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Fully Customize Your Course Load and Meet a Wide Range of Professional Needs

In recent years, Interdisciplinary Professional Studies has become an increasingly popular field of study, satisfying the curriculum needs that more structured degrees cannot. Some students enroll in this program to achieve a well-rounded education, some to fulfill specific career requirements particular to their industries, and many to earn a general bachelor’s degree while exploring their favorite subjects.

HONE NUMEROUS SOFT SKILLS THAT IMPRESS EMPLOYERS, SUCH AS CRITICAL-THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING.

PAIR YOUR DEGREE WITH ANY OF CSU GLOBAL'S 25 UNDERGRADUATE SPECIALIZATIONS.

BUILD YOUR OWN COURSE LIST FROM 120+ COURSES SPANNING ALL CSU GLOBAL MAJORS.

CREATE A FINAL CAPSTONE PROJECT THAT UNIFIES THE MANY ELEMENTS OF YOUR UNIQUE PROGRAM.

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Degree specialization options.
Career paths and industry employment options.
Program accreditation and endorsement details.

What will I learn in this degree?

CSU Global offers the Interdisciplinary Professional Studies curriculum as an answer to nontraditional students seeking to achieve soft skills while attending an online university. Each of the 150 available courses develops up to eight soft skills, with each course load required to fulfill all of them.

Thus, in addition to gaining a custom university education, students are guaranteed to graduate from this program with a set of the following soft skills:

Global Understanding
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Communication
Ethical Reasoning
Problem-Solving

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Learn Valuable Skills

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies is an individualized program designed to equip students with the knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively and efficiently work in current and future industries that drive local and global economic prosperity. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, technology, critical-thinking skills, business skills, strategic innovation, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Specific learning outcomes include:

Demonstrate critical-thinking and decision-making skills based on interdisciplinary knowledge.
Communicate across disciplines using multiple technologies and media.
Integrate the knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines to have a better understanding of the world as a global society.
Demonstrate the skills needed for ethical reasoning and problem-solving.

Courses in this Degree

This full 120-credit bachelor’s degree contains 2 three-credit required courses:

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ORG300 Applying Leadership Principles
The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

IPS450 Individualized Learning Portfolio
This course will serve as the terminal capstone for the Bachelor’s Program in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies. Students will link all of the courses in their specific program of study into a research project that highlights their learning experiences. Students will then craft a coherent and focused thesis that blends theory and research knowledge into practice. Students will learn the techniques required to conduct an academic research project, as well as the techniques required to write a senior thesis paper. Prerequisite: All core and specialization courses. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.

Choose 8 more major courses from the approved course list to build a degree perfect for you!

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Students must select 1 course for each of the following criteria areas:
- Communication
- Quantitative Skills
- Global Awareness
- Social Responsibility
- Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Business
- Strategic Information
Minimum of 4 courses must be at the 400 Level

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Faculty

All courses are taught by qualified instructors with current industry experience. Our instructors hold advanced degrees in their fields, and are specially trained to teach online, so you and your fellow students can think more critically about how the subject matter applies to real-world situations.

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How much will my degree cost?

Tuition Rates

Your education should increase your earning potential, not your monthly bills.

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Financial Aid

You may be eligible to receive financial aid to help cover the cost of your education.

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Why Should You Choose CSU Global?

CSU Global provides more than just a diploma. Our career-driven programs are based on real-world concepts designed to help you excel in the workplace from day one. Our Tuition Guarantee ensures that your rate won’t rise from enrollment to graduation, and because we know how hard it can be to juggle education, work, and family responsibilities, our programs can be completed entirely online, with no set times or locations, monthly class starts and accelerated courses.

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Accelerated Courses

Finish Faster and For Less with Alternative Credit Options

Credit By Exam

You can get credit by taking exams for what you have already learned.

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Self-Study Assessments

Earn course credits for taking a proctored exam for specific content areas.

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Prior Learning Assessment

Earn credit for what you’re learned in your career or other educational experience.

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"The pride I have in achieving a Master's Degree from CSU Global provided me with the confidence to attain the career plan I had envisioned."

SCOTT RYDER

ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE ININTERDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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