Interdisciplinary Studies
Online Degree Programs

The primary difference between a BS and BA degree is the general positioning of their curriculums:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA): typically concerns a wider variety of liberal arts subjects not directly related to the major. Offered in fields such as the humanities, social sciences, foreign languages and communication.
• Bachelor of Science (BS): typically more strictly focused on the subject matter directly related to the major. Often offered in technical subjects like computer science, physical sciences, nursing or mathematics.

All of Herzing University’s programs are highly career-focused, designed to provide the education you need to position you for the job you want and excel in your career.

According to from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bachelor’s degree holders can earn a significantly higher salary than those with no degree. Bachelor’s-level occupations earned a median annual wage of $1,432 per week, which equates to $74,464 per year (52 weeks).*

The BLS also estimates a lower unemployment rate for bachelor's degree holders vs. those who hold an associate degree, high school diploma, or less than a high school diploma.

Yes!

Earning a degree emphasizing your unique skillset helps you develop the foundational knowledge you need to find a great job and truly excel.

The first step to a new exciting career of your choosing IS possible with Herzing University.

There are many advantages to earning a degree spanning multiple disciplines, including:

1. Better qualify for the job. Employers with a unique approach to their workforce may require a unique set of skills, and an interdisciplinary studies degree with relevant concentrations can help show you’ve got what it takes.
2. Adaptability. The modern economy is always in flux and there isn’t always a degree relevant to every new opportunity. A multidisciplinary focus can help you adapt more smoothly to changes within your field.
3. Earn your degree faster. Depending on the prior college classes you’ve taken, you may be able to transfer much more of your credit compared to a traditional degree program.

General and interdisciplinary studies (sometimes called “integrated studies”) are often used interchangeably, but there is a fundamental difference between the two types of degree programs.

General studies programs typically cover a wide variety of course topics to provide students with broad skills in critical thinking to encourage lifelong learning.

Interdisciplinary/integrated studies programs are more career-focused than general studies, a combination of disciplines designed to help students pursue a particular career path.

A major is a primary discipline of study and a degree is the credential you earn proving your proficiency in any particular major.

There isn’t always a degree designed for every major.

That’s where an interdisciplinary studies degree can fill the gap. Combine concentrations and develop a foundational education in multiple disciplines to fully prepare for new opportunities bridging multiple established industries.

A few possible ways students can build a degree to match the career of their choice:

1. Students working in a healthcare institution looking ahead to qualify for administrative positions may concentrate their study in business and healthcare administration.
2. Students working in IT interested in working in the government or public safety fields may consider concentrating in network security and criminal justice.
3. Students who dream of running their own business in the fast-paced technology industry may choose to concentrate in business and network security.
4. Students interested in pursuing career pathways in behavioral health may choose to concentrate in health and human services and psychology.

Degrees in general, multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary studies are by their nature more flexible that alternatives more focused to specific industries.

Herzing University offers many flexible alternatives for online bachelor’s degree programs devoted more exclusively to behavioral health, business, healthcare, public safety or technology, including:

• Business Management
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Health and Human Services
• Health Information Management
• Health Sciences
• Healthcare Administration
• Information Technology (IT)
• Project Management
• Psychology

Each degree option offers courses designed to help you qualify for many types of jobs within their respective areas of focus.