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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.
"I chose to attend EIU to complete my degree for 2 reasons. First, the reputation of Eastern. Eastern IL University has a great reputation as being a well-respected university. It was important to me to get my degree from a respected university. And second, I wanted to support our local community in Illinois. There are plenty of online universities I could have attended but wanted to show my support to our local public universities."
Melissa Lovelace
IDS | Class of 2026
Melissa Lovelace, IDS 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

Craft Your Own Path with EIU Interdisciplinary Studies Our Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is specifically deisgned to meet the uniqe educational goals of both nontraditional adult learners and traditional-aged students seeking a customizable degree path. Whether you are balancing adult life responsibilities or building a tailoared academic plan across multiple fields, our program offers a format and structure that adapts to you.

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$52,078
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • 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 Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

Connect With Us

Kimberly Redfern
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies
karedfern2@eiu.edu
2210 McAfee Gym
217-581-5618
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Michael Gillespie
Dean of Student Success & Professor of Sociology
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2230 McAfee
217-581-6690
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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