Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies lets you take creative ownership of your education.
- Online coursework and full- and part-time scheduling options help you balance classes with your life.
- Use the credits you’ve already completed and earn credit for previous learning experiences — only pay for what you need.
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Next Application Deadline: June 1
The application deadline for the second summer seven-week session has passed. Apply now to start classes in August.
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies features seven-week courses and six start dates a year. All application materials must be received by the deadline to be considered for the program. You must apply separately for admission to Boise State University.
Bring Your Experience With You
Each interdisciplinary professional studies student brings experience when they start their path at Boise State. Our goal is to build on your education and experience to help you get ahead instead of feeling like you are starting from scratch.
Community College Partnerships
Boise State’s applied science and interdisciplinary professional studies programs have partnered with community colleges across Idaho to help you transfer up to 80 general and technical education credits.
Technical Credits
Your 12 technical education credits can help you earn your bachelor’s degree. Talk with a student success coach to learn how this degree leverages your hard work.
Credit for Prior Learning
Not all learning happens in the classroom, and we believe your experiences through work, volunteering and life should have the potential to count toward your degree. Create a portfolio that showcases your learning and earn credits to save time and money.
Program Details
Use the program detail cards to learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies. Still have questions? Join us for an online information session.
Why Choose Boise State?
The Boise State interdisciplinary professional studies program empowers you to create a custom degree that broadens your career options while helping you balance school with professional, personal and life responsibilities.
Customizable
Take creative ownership of your education with meaningful, compelling and individualized degree planning.
Relevant
Stay professionally relevant with versatile courses and technical skills that will make you stand out in the job market.
Supportive
From application to graduation, you’ll be supported throughout your entire educational journey at Boise State.
Customize Your Degree
Choose between two options to customize your interdisciplinary professional studies degree:
- Create an individualized degree plan and choose one or more concentrations to match your interests.
- Choose an emphasis area in community and social impact, cyber operations management or design and media management. Emphasis areas are only available for students taking classes 100% online.
Certificates
The interdisciplinary professional studies program offers two certificates to enhance your degree: Applied Emotional Intelligence and Well-being and Design Thinking for Professional Purpose and Personal Fulfillment.
Student Support
From application to graduation, students are supported throughout their journey at Boise State.
Hear From Our Graduates
Hannah Gayle
“I am financially stable and able to provide for my children. I was also able to get a master’s degree as a result of Boise State Online. I never thought about that being an option in my life.”
Brian Coyle
“You learn information in the program that you can use anywhere, like the basics of problem-solving, managing and succeeding at any job you go to. The interdisciplinary professional studies degree opens up a lot more doors than a specific degree would for you.”
Tino Taufalele
“The program met me where I was, which was key. The instructors never looked at something that I lacked as a weakness; they were empowering.”
Among The Top In The Nation
Earning a degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future. Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning, offer the same support as our traditional degree programs and are ranked in the top 11% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Online News
We Bring The Blue To You
Students in Boise State’s interdisciplinary professional studies program can be found across the nation.
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