Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to combine three areas of study to create a unique major that matches their interests. It is a program that is both academically rigorous and intellectually flexible, allowing students to pursue their passions. It prepares students for careers or graduate school, and, more generally, equips them to address the complex problems of our times from a range of perspectives.

Due to a university-wide reallocation of funds mandated by the State of Utah, Weber State University has decided that the BIS program will be phased out and will no longer be offered as a degree starting May 2025.

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Program Information

 

Participating Departments

List of departments participating in the program.

Application Process

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary program consists of three academic areas of emphasis. These areas are selected from departments that agree to participate with BIS. The minimum credit requirement for each emphasis is 18 semester hours, however, some departments require more credit hours.

Capstone Project Examples

View student capstone project examples. Examples of primary research capstone, secondary research capstone, community engagement capstone and creative capstone.