UBalt student in the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies program

Why This Degree is For You

Innovate. Create. Solve Problems.

We know the world can't define you so we allow our students to carve their own paths. When you major in Interdisciplinary Studies, you can customize your own degree program to match your passions and professional goals.

Communication and Design | Business and Entrepreneurship | Psychology, Health and Human Services | Law, Justice and Public Affairs | Cybersecurity, Gaming and Technology

Communication and Design | Business and Entrepreneurship | Psychology, Health and Human Services | Law, Justice and Public Affairs | Cybersecurity, Gaming and Technology

Program Type

Bachelor of Arts
B.A.

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Cost

Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

121 credits to earn a degree.

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Develop talents and knowledge that cross a variety of disciplines to meet the demands of today's competitive working world.

Learn to solve problems by combining insights from multiple fields, become a leader who can guide a team of diverse thinkers, and master the skills needed for today's dynamic professions. Work with an expert adviser to create a unique study plan, choosing from three concentration areas from the University’s entire undergraduate portfolio of programs wide range of concentrations including business, psychology, human services, digital communication and more.

Interested in Entrepreneurship? 

Interdisciplinary Studies majors who are pursuing a business concentration have the option of taking a specially-designed series of entrepreneurship courses, including:

  • ENTR 300 The Entrepreneurial Experience
  • ENTR 320 Opportunity Assessment and Development
  • ENTR 450 Entrepreneurial Organization, Planning and Implementation
  • ENTR 460 Social Enterprise

Unlock your potential

-Christina Der, B.A. ‘16

“Earning my degree was a journey and my passions took me down so many paths. The Interdisciplinary Studies program at UBalt provided me the direction I needed to combine those interests into something sustainable. My concentrations in English, business and corporate communications led me to a career in libraries. As a Youth and Family Engagement Librarian in Baltimore County, I apply all of these aspects to my job every day. This includes everything from project coordination to curating book collections to engaging with the community."

-Christina Der, B.A. ‘16

“UBalt’s Interdisciplinary Studies program allowed me to explore key issues in the gaming industry in unique ways that went beyond the school’s game design program alone. By combining game design, history and psychology, I was able to create a degree program that explored game studies, video game preservation and the use of gaming tech in therapeutic practices. This has allowed me to not only be a more conscientious game designer and storyteller, but also utilize games in educational settings, as I pursue a career in education.”

-Rashaad Johnson, B.A. '22


 

What Our Graduates Do

Our Interdisciplinary Studies graduates excel in diverse fields, leveraging their broad skill sets to become leaders in business, public service and beyond. 

Common Roles

  • Policy Analyst
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Project Manager
  • Community Service Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Urban Planner
  • Digital Marketing Manager
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A Message from Dean Christine Spencer

A degree from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences is more than an academic credential; it is a gateway to new possibilities.
Dr. Christine Spencer Dean, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences
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PROGRAM CONTACTS

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Nicole Hudgins

Program Director
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Michael Jones

Academic Adviser

Kelly Venable

Academic Adviser

 

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