This program allows you to build a custom degree by combining two academic disciplines into one major.
You’ll select two concentrations from more than 40 available options, with advisors available to help you choose the ones best for you. It's an ideal program for those who are undecided on a major or want to pursue multiple areas of study.
One of the most popular combinations is to pair a concentration in business with a second focus in psychology. Other complementary options include:
- Applied business data analytics and business
- Business and project management
- Business and real estate
- Counseling/applied psychology sciences with family studies
- Family and human development and communication
- Personal health and integrative health
- Project management and sustainability
- Science, technology and society with technical entrepreneurship and management
- Sales and marketing essentials and organizational leadership
A culminating experience with a focus on experiential learning
IDS 401 is the program’s culminating experience in which you’ll arrange, plan and execute a learning project. Throughout this course, you’ll be guided in applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating interdisciplinary concepts to a real-world problem.
You’ll choose from one of the three options below. The College of Integrative Sciences and Arts will work with you to help you find a project that fits your interests. No matter which you choose, the experience will integrate both your concentrations in a meaningful way:
- Applied study: The applied study is a traditional work experience where you’ll spend 120 hours at a site of your choosing putting your integration and concentration area knowledge into practice. In addition to the hours completed onsite, there will be an online class component where you’ll reflect on your internship work.
- Directed study: A directed study is a thesis, creative or research project that you’ll design in consultation with a faculty member. This option is best suited for you if you’re interested in graduate school or have a creative project you’re interested in pursuing. This can be a great way to start a CV, create a portfolio or design your own project.
- Research fellows: You’ll partner with School of Applied Sciences and Arts faculty to assist them with research and ongoing faculty-led projects. This option is highly competitive, so you should begin planning for this option early.
Upskill with a master’s degree
This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master’s degrees include:
Many of today’s global challenges require an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving. In Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies, you’ll develop a versatile skill set and learn how to draw on multiple disciplines to find innovative solutions. This degree is highly flexible and allows you to tailor your coursework to fit your interests and career goals.
Your coursework is anchored by two interdisciplinary studies core courses. The rest of your coursework is customizable depending on your two concentrations and the elective courses of your choosing. No matter the concentration and courses you select, your studies will emphasize experiential learning and you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills, including analytical reasoning, critical thinking and communication.
You’ll explore a range of topics in elective courses, such as:
- IDS 311: Food, Commodities and Cultures
- IDS 313: Science, Technology and Innovation
- IDS 315: How to Become an Influencer
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research
- Association Fellows
- American Psychological Association Fellows
- Fulbright scholars
ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.
in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
best online bachelor’s programs.
best global universities.
of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Please note: The two concentrations you choose for the interdisciplinary studies program won’t show on your diploma, but they will show on your transcripts.