Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Transfer Guide
University of Baltimore
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Effective
Fall, 2026 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies program, the University’s integrative DIY major, allows students to create a course of study anchored by three areas of individualized study, including wide-ranging and
inventive combinations of academic disciplines. The program is designed for students whose intellectual interests and professional goals are best served by extended study in more than one discipline. Equally, for students returning to university with a collection of credits, the program offers an opportunity to complete their education and prepare for what’s next in life.
Students construct a cohesive program around themes, topics or areas of concentration not confined to a single discipline, thereby allowing flexibility not found in a standard program. Transfer students who seek to major in interdisciplinary studies work closely with the academic adviser to align their transfer credits with applicable prerequisites and coursework in their selected areas of concentration. Students
transferring with an A.A. should meet with their academic adviser to see how their transfer credits will apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program requirements.
Students who graduate from this track attain special recognition at the commencement exercises for having completed honors-level work. Students should consult with the interdisciplinary studies and honors program directors for additional information.
Important note: Students should not confuse the Interdisciplinary Studies program with various University course requirements that use the IDIS course code, such as IDIS 101, 301 and 302. The
interdisciplinary studies major, in contrast, requires IDIS 305: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies and IDIS 497: Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio, then draws on courses across the curriculum. Thus, the IDIS subject code includes interdisciplinary courses that are not specific to the major, some of which serve to meet graduation and General Education requirements.
inventive combinations of academic disciplines. The program is designed for students whose intellectual interests and professional goals are best served by extended study in more than one discipline. Equally, for students returning to university with a collection of credits, the program offers an opportunity to complete their education and prepare for what’s next in life.
Students construct a cohesive program around themes, topics or areas of concentration not confined to a single discipline, thereby allowing flexibility not found in a standard program. Transfer students who seek to major in interdisciplinary studies work closely with the academic adviser to align their transfer credits with applicable prerequisites and coursework in their selected areas of concentration. Students
transferring with an A.A. should meet with their academic adviser to see how their transfer credits will apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies program requirements.
Students who graduate from this track attain special recognition at the commencement exercises for having completed honors-level work. Students should consult with the interdisciplinary studies and honors program directors for additional information.
Important note: Students should not confuse the Interdisciplinary Studies program with various University course requirements that use the IDIS course code, such as IDIS 101, 301 and 302. The
interdisciplinary studies major, in contrast, requires IDIS 305: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies and IDIS 497: Interdisciplinary Studies Portfolio, then draws on courses across the curriculum. Thus, the IDIS subject code includes interdisciplinary courses that are not specific to the major, some of which serve to meet graduation and General Education requirements.