Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Director: Lester Locklear
BIS Advisors: 

Interdisciplinary Studies Advisory Council: TBD

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is designed for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor’s degree through the BIS.

The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them.

BIS Completion Requirements

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires that a student:

1. Meet The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s general education core requirements.
2. Complete a course of study in a specific Interdisciplinary Studies Major with an earned average grade point of 2.0 or better. At least 25 percent of the total credit requirements for any particular Interdisciplinary Studies Major must be taken from one or more Academic Departments at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). For those with Applied Associate degrees 30 hours of elective credits are awarded for completion of the Associate in Applied Arts or Applied Science
3. Transfer or take a balance of elective or support courses to meet the total credit requirements of any particular Interdisciplinary Studies Major.
4. Complete all requirements for baccalaureate graduation at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
5. Meet the requirements of the University of North Carolina’s Writing Intensive Program.

Programs

• Applied Education Studies, Learning and Development, B.I.S.
• Applied Management Information Systems, Operations Management, B.I.S.
• Applied Professional Studies, Financial Administration, B.I.S.
• Applied Professional Studies, General, B.I.S.
• Applied Professional Studies, Office Administration, B.I.S.
• Criminal Justice Studies, Sociology, B.I.S.
• General Studies, B.I.S.
• Hospitality, Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, B.I.S.
• Public and Non-Profit Administration, Allied Health Administration, B.I.S.
• Public and Non-Profit Administration, General, B.I.S.
• Public and Non-Profit Administration, Public Management, B.I.S.
• Public and Non-Profit Administration, Substance Abuse, B.I.S.

Courses

• IDS 2000. Introduction to Leadership Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• IDS 3000. Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies (3 credits)
• IDS 4000. Interdisciplinary Research (3 credits)
• IDS 4100. Advanced Leadership Theory and Application (3 credits)