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University Catalog 2026-2027
Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree is meant to provide students with a flexible and individualized degree program through the unique combination of different disciplines to satisfy academic interests. The BIS is available on campus and through the TECH - BAFB instructional site. The degree requires a total of 120 semester hours. Of the 120 hours required, 36 hours must be at the 3000/4000 Level and 63 hours must fulfill all requirements from a minimum of any 3 (three) of the list of approved minors:
- 39 hours of General Education Requirements,
- 21 hours of First Minor
- 21 hours of Second Minor
- 21 hours of Third Minor
- 18 hours of approved electives (chosen in consultation with the advisor).
Information about available minors and acceptable electives is available through main campus (Interdisciplinary Studies Program Coordinator), the TECH - Barksdale AFB Instructional Site (Director of the TECH - Barksdale AFB program) and on the Louisiana Tech University web site. In consultation with an advisor, a plan of study is developed when a student begins the program.
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Humanities (GER)
- COMM 1013: Principles of Communication Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
Select one Humanities (GER) course from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Natural Sciences (GER)
Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours OR Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours AND Select one additional course from either Physical or Life Science. 3 Semester Credit Hours Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
From the following disciplines, select two Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) courses. 6 Semester Credit Hours Social Science: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary, Political Science OR Behavioral Science: Psychology, Sociology Electives
Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours Humanities (GER)
Select one Humanities (GER) course from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours Natural Sciences (GER)
To complete the Natural Sciences (GER) requirements, you must have taken 6 semester hours from one category and 3 semester hours from the other. Therefore: Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours OR Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: Some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours Minor #1
Minor #1 9 Semester Credit Hours Minor #2
Minor #2 9 Semester Credit Hours Minor #1
Minor #1 6 Semester Credit Hours Minor #2
Minor #2 6 Semester Credit Hours Minor #3
Minor #3 9 Semester Credit Hours Electives
Electives 9 Semester Credit Hours Minor #1
Minor #1 6 Semester Credit Hours Minor #2
Minor #2 6 Semester Credit Hours Minor #3
Minor #3 12 Semester Credit Hours Electives
Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours Total Semester Credit Hours 120
*Minors and Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with their Interdisciplinary Studies Academic Advisor. |
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