A Custom, Non-Traditional Degree Program
Customize your undergraduate degree by exploring multiple areas of study and combining them into one major. Through the Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS) program at Liberty University, you can choose two or three areas of study to tailor your own degree completion plan.
Interdisciplinary Studies will equip you to join a globalized workforce, gain the abilities to speak across multiple disciplines, effectively communicate new ideas, and manage today’s changing work environments.
Create a Degree to Meet Your Career Goals
By combining two or three academic disciplines together, you create a personalized degree program to fit your career path. Create your own program, or check out our dedicated program tracks.
Interested in a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies? You can check out the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies that Liberty University offers online.
Why I Chose an INDS Degree – Student Testimonials
Cierra Carter
Journalism, Biblical Studies, and Global Studies
“My biggest issue when deciding on a major has always been that I know what I don’t want to do, but there’s still so much more than I’m interested in. The ability to combine my passions was a great opportunity. I think the Interdisciplinary Studies degree makes me marketable because it shows that I have diverse interests.”
Janalyn Miklas
TESL and Global Studies
“The Interdisciplinary Studies program helped me to fulfill my goal of doing collegiate level research and presenting at BigSURS by showing me how seemingly unrelated subjects can be used together to create a holistic approach to my future career…Because of the INDS program, I better understand how my areas of study work together to create unique and more thought-provoking research.”
Caleb Lenehan
Theatre Arts and Cinematic Arts
“My Interdisciplinary Studies degree makes me more marketable to employers because they see the courses I’ve taken through the Interdisciplinary Studies program and notice that I have challenged myself tremendously. In the end, it has helped me stand out among other students in broad majors.”
Questions?
If you’re considering a residential INDS degree, email interdisciplinary@liberty.edu to begin planning your degree or to ask questions.
If you are an online student wanting advising or to learn more about an online degree, contact LUO advising for help.
INDS Instagram
You may have noticed that we updated our department bulletin board. However, did you know that one of our INDS students is competing for Miss Tennessee this summer? Jana chose the INDS major because it allowed her to incorporate all the areas of study that she is passionate about. Her areas of study are Psychology, Communications, and Theatre Arts. She's been able to use all those disciplines apart and hand and hand with each other. A prime example of this is her involvement with the Miss America Organization. Jana said that she sometimes calls her degree the "Miss America Degree" because the Miss America mission statement is "Preparing great women for the world and the world for great women." Being a strong communicator, having the ability to empathize/understanding the human brain, and exercise by the arts on the stage prepares her to go out into the world and be equipped to handle various high-level tasks. Jana's INDS degree helps her achieve her academic, musical, public speaking, and clinical goals. Congratulations on winning your local title, and we wish you the best in the upcoming Miss Tennessee competition. @janahahn4 @missfranklinco2023
Today's INDS student feature is Mark! His areas of study are social science, military science, and sports management with a minor in military leadership. He hopes to work on an NFL team in a support role following graduation. He was born in Siberia and currently works as an intern with the Liberty Flames football team as an equipment manager. When he graduates, he will be commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army Reserves. Great work, Mark! @mark.thomson01
INDS students, here is the information for this year's A-Day activities. Please attend your assigned session.
Swipe for an INDS meme! What's your dream job?
Attending the INDS Spring Gala is very affordable! Get your mobile ticket today using the link in our bio.
Friendly reminder that Fall’23 registration opens as soon as March 20! If you don’t already have a plan next semester, make sure you schedule a meeting via compass with Mrs. Underwood to discuss registration options: https://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/interdisciplinary-studies/student-advising/
Check out this awesome opportunity sponsored by the student-led club Creationeer Cafe and hosted by the Schools of Engineering and Business!
Happy Spring Break! We hope that you travel safely and enjoy your time off. Let us know in the comments what your plans are for the break! We'd love to hear all about them!
How do you try to make others feel important? Read more in Carnegie's book, How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Check out the updated INDS bulletin board right outside our department in Demoss Hall #4382. We are so proud of our students and all the amazing things they are accomplishing!
Let us know that you'll be joining us for Game Night by sending us your RSVP in the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/Up53nTF88m
The pizza will arrive around 6:00 p.m., but we will have a variety of snacks in the meantime. We'll have games like Scattergories, Dutch Blitz, Uno, Connect 4, Battleship, Scrabble, Unstable Unicorns, and more! Comment and tell us what game you would like to bring.
INDS will be at the Grad Fair tomorrow. Stop by our table to hear about the new residential MA in Interdisciplinary Studies that is coming to Liberty's campus this fall.
Get your mobile ticket for the INDS Spring Gala for just $4.50 each. The link and instructions are in our bio.
The application for the prestigious Governor’s Fellows Program is now open and is due on Sunday, March 5th. The program gives students a firsthand look into the executive branch in action, it is a two- month paid program over the summer. If you’re interested in working alongside the Governor’s cabinet and staff, make sure to apply today!
Drumroll please...Join us for the 1st annual INDS Spring Gala! This long-awaited event will be held on Thursday, April 20th in the Hancock Welcome Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Interdisciplinary Studies Department is so excited to host an evening of dinner, awards, recognition of the graduating seniors, and fellowship for its students and faculty. Tickets are on sale now for just $4.50! To purchase your ticket through the LU Ticket Office, you will need to use the promo code "INDS23" at the link below: https://liberty.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=liberty-multi&evm=prmo&RSRC=&RDAT=&caller=PR. For your convenience, the link is also in our bio.
You are invited to sign up at this link IEW GPS 03.01.23 (iie.org) to attend a zoom webinar on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00PM.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the United States international exchange flagship program that offers students and professionals a fully-funded grant to study, conduct research and to teach English in over 140 countries.
Register today, join on March 1st to learn about the program, and how to successfully apply for a grant.
Today's INDS student highlight is Michelle! Her areas of study are pre-law, criminal justice, and psychology and she is graduating this May. Great job, Michelle! Michelle is going to law school after graduation where she will pursue a career in Federal Prosecution with a specialization in sex crimes and human trafficking. She interned at a YMCA in the Domestic Violence Prevention Program, is on the Student-Athlete SGA advisory board, is a club sports athlete, a competitive powerlifter, is the secretary for the Liberty Students Against Abuse Club and so much more! She is an avid advocate for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Lastly, one of her favorite quotes is:
"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier" -Mother Teresa.
Thank you, @ms.hockeygrlpink!
Swipe for an INDS meme from The Lord of the Rings' Boromir.
Graduating INDS seniors, here is your Commencement 2023 information. Save the date and plan accordingly. Graduation is less than three months away!
LU INDS students: This is a friendly reminder that the abstract submission deadline for Research Week 2023 is tomorrow, February 24. We, at the INDS department, are wishing the best to those submitting proposals. We know you will change the world for God’s glory through the wonderful gift of research.