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Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) at Eastern Illinois University is a flexible, adult-focused degree completion program that can be completed fully online or on campus. Our program allows students to customize their coursework while maximizing transfer credits and earning academic credit for prior work and life experience.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
Fully Online / In Person / Hybrid
Credit Hours
120 Total, 8 in Major
Careers
Accountants, Auditors, Appraisers, Analysts
Interdisciplinary Studies students at EIU

Why Study Interdisciplinary Studies at EIU?

  • Maximize past college credits by transferring up to 100 semester hours.
  • Customize your major across multiple academic fields and add up to two minors.
  • Streamline general education requirements with flexible course options, a combined math/science area, and no foreign language requirement.
  • Earn credit for real-world experiences through our multitude of prior learning options.
  • Chose flexible learning options with fully online, on-campus, or hybrid schedules.
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"EIU was able to transfer all of my previous credits and help me find a degree plan that was right for me."
Justyce Foor
Interdisciplinary Studies | Class of 2026
Justyce Foor, Interdisciplinary Studies at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework
  • Collaborative learning experiences
  • Opportunities for internships and applied work
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Hands-On Experience, Interdisciplinary Studies students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies is a flexible degree completion program for nontraditional adult learners and for traditional-aged students who want a customizable path. It is a fit if you are self-directed, juggle work or family responsibilities and want to build a degree around your own goals across multiple fields.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Accountants & Auditors
  • Appraisers of Personal & Business…
  • Budget Analysts
  • Credit Analysts
  • Financial Risk Specialists
  • Financial Examiners
  • Tax Examiners & Collectors, & Revenue…
  • Tax Preparers
  • Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit ConventionalConventional interest typeYou like order and detail. This work involves organizing information or data by following set procedures and rules, usually in an office.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Kimberly Redfern
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies
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2210 McAfee Gym
217-581-5618
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