Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track Online
Develop career-relevant expertise through this innovative online bachelor’s program that allows you customize your degree by choosing three unique areas of academic focus.
Now lower tuition to make your undergraduate journey even more affordable! $320 per credit hour with Path to Success Scholarship*
Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online integrative studies Bachelor of Arts program
Advance your professional acumen in essential areas like communication and critical thinking with the online bachelor of integrated studies program. This uniquely flexible program empowers you to tailor your degree to three distinct areas of academic focus. Explore 100% online coursework in subjects ranging from literature to the social sciences as you progress quickly toward earning your degree.
Discover Professional Pathways for Your Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
Combine three professional pathways to increase your depth of knowledge and prepare for rewarding careers that align with your varied interests. The online integrative studies B.A. program features a capstone project that integrates all three pathways into a coherent, career-focused learning experience. Follow the link below to explore our pathway options.
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Tuition
Check out NKU’s affordable tuition
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track online program tuition is affordably priced and can be paid by the course. NKU offers the same rate to in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students. For additional information, visit the Financial Aid section on our FAQ page.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | University Fee Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| B.A.I.S. – Integrative Studies | $485 | $16 |
| With Path to Success Tuition* | $320 | $16 |
*The Path to Success Scholarship is available to first-time NKU OnlineA students only; existing students may not participate. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offer and is not available for the RN to BSN online program. Students who step out of the program for more than a year (thus requiring a new application) will no longer receive the offer; instead, they must pay the tuition or scholarship rate available at the time of new enrollment. Excludes some program-specific fees that will be divided and assessed by credit hour based on the number of hours taken. Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's Northern Kentucky University record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted. Estimated tuition reflects the inclusion of the Path to Success Scholarship, which is only available to first-time NKU OnlineA students; existing students may not participate. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offer and excludes some program-specific fees that will be divided and assessed by credit hour based on the number of hours taken. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
Calendar
View the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online degree
The online integrative studies program is delivered in a convenient format with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the full calendar to see other upcoming dates. Find the best start for you, then submit your application, registration, documents, and tuition by the corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/15/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/15/25 |
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Admissions
Find out what it takes to be admitted to the online integrative studies B.A.
The admission process is the first step toward earning your B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track degree online. Please reach out to one of our enrollment specialists for help with any questions you may have.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- 2.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Online application fee waived for active/veteran military
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track Online Admission Requirements
Applicants for the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track online program are evaluated on a holistic basis and must meet the following requirements:
Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants are students who have graduated from high school and have previously attempted coursework for credit (other than college credits taken while in high school) at another accredited college or university.
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution and 24 or more transferable credit hours must submit the following:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA and fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are evaluated based on the freshman admission standards and must supply the following:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- Final and official high school transcript or GED scores
- New transfer students who apply to the University with fewer than 24 college credit hours earned and a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores. Please note: Nursing and respiratory care programs require ACT/SAT scores.
- New transfer students with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT test scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)
March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
Freshman Applicants
A freshman applicant is a prospective student who has not attempted coursework at an accredited college or university (other than college credit earned while in high school or during the summer immediately following high school graduation).
Students who are 21 years or older and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
Students who are under 21 years old and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- An online application form
- A $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
- Freshmen applicants must have at least a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA to be considered for admissions.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores. Please note: Nursing and respiratory care programs require ACT/SAT scores.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT exam scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)
March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
NKUWrite (English and reading) and ALEKS (math) scores are encouraged for placement. Some courses may require placement testing depending on transfer credit or ACT scores. Our Testing Services office can help you schedule these tests.
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
Northern Kentucky University
Office of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
“The biggest selling points were, I could graduate in a reasonable amount of time, and NKU is extremely affordable. With interdisciplinary studies, I could combine all of the things I was interested in to work in a field that catered to my interests.”
Nathan Sanders, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies online student
Read MoreCourses
Discover the curriculum for the B.A.I.S. – Integrative Studies program
For the B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track online, you must complete 9 credit hours of required core courses; at least 36 credit hours covering areas of study; and up to 38 credit hours or fewer of free electives to reach a minimum of 120 hours. Some of these courses may have to be at the 300-level or above to reach the required 45 hours of upper-division coursework required for graduation.
Consult with your academic advisor to devise an individual degree plan and to get answers to questions about required and elective courses.
Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in three areas of study from focus areas or minors. These courses may be fulfilled through previously completed transfer credits and/or by combining areas of study from available online courses offered at NKU. Students will design their individualized degree plan in consultation with an advisor. Available online areas of focus or minors include:
Minors:
- Business (28 credits)
- Criminal Justice (21 credits)
- Health Science (18 credits)
- History (21 credits)
- Library Informatics (21 credits)
- Management (21 credits)
- Marketing (18 credits)
- Organizational Leadership (18 credits)
- Psychological Sciences (24 credits)
- Sociology (18 credits)
- Women and Gender Studies (18 credits)
These Areas of Focus (12 credit hours 300-level or above in the same program) are available in the online, 7-week format in the following areas:
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Health Science
- History
- Library Informatics
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational Leadership
- Psychological Sciences
- Sociology
- Women and Gender Studies
Students must take 37 credit hours of general education courses, selected from the following categories. Note, some general education courses may be part of the major/minor/focus requirements. If so, those courses may be used to count for both general education and the major/minor/focus.
- General Education Courses:
- Communication; Written (3)
- Communication; Written II (3)
- Communication; Oral (3)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Mathematics and Statistics (3)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Natural Sciences with lab (4)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry;
- Natural Sciences without lab (3)
- Self and Society;
- Cultural Pluralism (3)
- Self and Society;
- Individual and Society (3)
- Self and Society;
- Individual and Society (3)
- Culture and Creativity (3)
- Culture and Creativity (3)
- Global Viewpoints (3)
Credit for prior learning acknowledges your experiences and can save you time and money on your degree.
You might be closer to graduation than you think!
