Climb Higher With Undergraduate Degree Options In Interdisciplinary Studies From WKU.
“Interdisciplinary studies is a process of answering a question, solving a problem, or addressing a topic that is too broad or complex to be dealt with adequately by a single discipline, and draws on the disciplines with the goal of integrating their insights to construct a more comprehensive understanding.”
- Allen F. Repko’s Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (SAGE Publications, 2020 [3rd edition])
WKU BIS students learn to appreciate and gather insights from various perspectives to better understand our complex world and navigate its complex issues. The BIS is a flexible program which aims to develop flexible minds and flexible people who can chart their own path in college and beyond.
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AREAS OF EMPHASIS
- Arts
- Organization & Communication of Ideas
- Business
- Science
- Education
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Health
- Humanities
- Technology
- Military
- Sustainability
Cost and Financial Aid
WKU is committed to making higher education affordable and accessible for all students. That's why over 80% of our first year students receive a scholarship.
Tuition and/or fees are subject to approval/change by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and WKU Board of Regents.
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