Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies can be completed with a Major or Minor to suit students’ academic interests and professional aspirations. Piedmont International University offers a number of major and minor options including Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Biblical Studies, and various disciplines in the humanities or ministry.

A Major requires the completion of a minimum of 50 credits in a specified Major discipline. The remainder of the credits for the degree are constituted from the General Education core (36 credits) and elective courses.

In order to complete a Minor, students are required to complete 36 hours of General Education (including the 12 hour Bible core), and a minimum of 36 hours of minor classes. Students have the option of completing two Minors or choosing from a range of interdisciplinary courses to make up the remaining credits required for the degree.

Admissions Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
• Completed application with Piedmont International University

Graduation Requirements

In order to become a candidate for graduation a student:

1. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at PIU;
2. Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C (higher for some programs);
3. Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
4. Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Piedmont International University.