Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Customizable For Those With Varied Interests

60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Pursue a Program as Unique as Your Interests with Liberty University’s Interdisciplinary Studies Associate
When you have a diverse set of skills and interests, it can be challenging to find a degree that works for you. The good news is that our Associate of Arts (AA) in Interdisciplinary Studies can give you a credible degree that’s also flexible.
Here’s why an associate in general studies online might be a good fit for you:
- The subjects you want to study are very different from each other.
- You want to quickly earn a degree that works easily with previously earned transfer credit.
- The career you’re interested in doesn’t fit into one particular subject area.
Our interdisciplinary studies degree is customizable. You can choose multiple subjects to tailor your degree to your interests, skills, experience, and goals. And because you’re getting training in multiple subjects, you will gain skills that can be used in a variety of career opportunities.







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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Our Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies?
Since you’re considering an associate in integrative studies program, we know you value flexibility, practicality, and marketable skills. As far as online colleges for general studies go, Liberty stands out. Here’s why:
- Our associate degree in general studies online requires no on-campus visits. You can complete your degree 100% online while keeping your other commitments.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Your degree will be respected among future employers.
- No matter what subject areas you choose to study, you’ll be learning from real-life professionals. Each of our professors is an expert in his or her respective field and excited to share the knowledge they’ve gained from years of experience.
- This program works well with transfer credits. If you’ve pursued multiple majors, an interdisciplinary studies degree can help you put your hard-earned credits to good use.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Interdisciplinary Studies Degree?
Liberty University’s 100% online Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program is designed to increase your job marketability. You will choose from a broad range of courses designed to provide foundational knowledge in a variety of areas. No matter which subjects you choose, you will gain skills in:
- Career planning
- Communications
- Composition and rhetoric
- Professional development
Interdisciplinary Studies Subjects
Some of the subjects you can choose from include:
- Business
- Fine arts
- Health sciences
- Paralegal studies
Degree Information
- This degree falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Review the Undergraduate General Education Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our AA in Interdisciplinary Studies
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515

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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is earning a degree in interdisciplinary studies a good idea?
Yes – you just have to make sure this degree is the right fit for you and your situation. Typically, students who fall into one of these categories should pursue interdisciplinary studies:
- A variety of transfer credits that don’t fit into one specific major
- A specific career path that requires multiple skills
- Varying and diverse interests that don’t match a typical degree
What are the benefits of an interdisciplinary studies degree?
Interdisciplinary studies degrees offer great benefits. If you’re a transfer student whose credits don’t quite fit with a particular major, this program can help you best utilize your hard-earned credits. Additionally, this degree is customizable. So if you have a diverse set of interests or need particular skills for your career path, this program can help! You may choose courses from Liberty’s different colleges and departments to create a degree that can help you meet your career goals. It may also help you utilize a maximum amount of transfer credit so you can earn an online degree faster!
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