St. Charles / St. Louis / Online
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)

At Lindenwood University, your education should reflect your ambition — not the other way around. That's why our Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies offers a customizable degree designed to match your unique interests, strengths, and career goals.

This flexible, student-centered program allows you to combine three areas of study into a single, coherent degree path, all while receiving personalized academic advising and hands-on support. Whether you're interested in cultural studies, communications, community leadership, or global business, you'll build a degree that works for you and stands out to employers.

A Customizable Degree That Puts You in Control

Our Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed for students who want a broader academic experience, one that crosses traditional boundaries and creates connections between multiple fields.

• Choose three academic concentrations from nearly any undergraduate program offered at Lindenwood.

• Learn to articulate your unique academic value in interviews, resumes, and grad school applications

• Depending upon your concentration choices, coursework can be taken entirely online or partly in-person at the St. Charles campus.

*Concentrations are dependent on modality and course availability.

What You'll Learn

As a student in the BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, you'll:

• Explore diverse disciplines and how they intersect

• Develop strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Build a custom academic profile tailored to your passions and ambitions

• Gain insights into real-world challenges by thinking across traditional silos

Your customizable curriculum empowers you to graduate with confidence — equipped not just with knowledge, but with clarity about who you are and what you can offer the world.

Possible Interdisciplinary Tracks

Some examples of how you might build your own degree:

Community Engagement

Political Science (PS), English (ENGL), Philosophy & Religion (PHRL)

Cultural Studies

English (ENGL), Sociology (SOC), Spanish (SPA)

Global Leadership

Management (MGMT), International Business (INTL), Political Science (PS)

Interpersonal Communication

Communications (COM), Psychology (PSY), English (ENGL)

Political Communications

Communications (COM), Political Science (PS), Social Media Marketing (DCS)

Urban Studies

Geography (GEO), Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJ), Public Health (PHS)

These are only a few of the customized pathways you can explore. Your concentrations will shape a distinct educational experience — one that's grounded in your goals and relevant to a rapidly changing world.

Support That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies program benefit from:

• Small class sizes and individualized academic advising
• Access to expert faculty across disciplines
• Early access to graduate-level coursework (up to 9 credit hours for qualifying students)
• A community of peers pursuing diverse interests and career goals

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"Pursuing an interdisciplinary degree was undoubtedly the right choice for me. Integrating concepts and processes from a variety of different fields of study has trained me to see complex real-world problems from multiple angles. It has also helped me identify and appreciate nuance in seemingly simple situations, which has improved the way I approach everything in both my professional life and personal life."

- Lucy Fitzgerald

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"It was a pleasure to be able to be part of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Lindenwood University and I know that future Lindenwood Interdisciplinary Studies students will appreciate the program as much as I did!"

- Kami Maki

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Where Our Graduates Work and Study

Our graduates have launched successful careers at organizations such as:

• Centene Corporation
• SSM Health
• AT&T
• Wells Fargo
• World Wide Technology
• Northwestern Mutual
• Borgmeyer Marketing Group

They've also continued their education at institutions like

• Saint Louis University (SLU)
• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• Lindenwood University Graduate Programs

100% of graduates surveyed are employed or continuing their education.

Our Faculty

Interdisciplinary Studies majors are able to draw upon the expertise of the entire Lindenwood faculty, according to their interests. These St. Louis Interdisciplinary studies program faculty members include established authors, recognized subject matter experts, and award-winning faculty. Small class sizes ensure that you will receive individualized attention in your studies at Lindenwood. If you are interested in learning more about the Interdisciplinary Studies BA degree program, please contact Dr. Gabriela Romero at gromero@lindenwood.edu.

Your Degree, Your Decision

The BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at Lindenwood University is more than a major, it's a launchpad for your future. If you're ready to pursue a customizable degree that reflects your goals and prepares you for what's next, we're here to help you get there.