Boise State Online
Maximize Your Credits with Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies lets you take creative ownership of your education and capitalize on your past experience when you start your path at Boise State. Our goal is to build on your education to help you get ahead instead of feeling like you are starting from scratch.
This program is:
- Affordable. Transfer credits or receive credit for prior learning, so you only pay for what you need.
- Career-oriented. Build an individualized degree plan to meet your professional goals.
- Flexible. Take classes online or on campus and choose between a full- or part-time schedule.
Find Out How You Can Transfer up to 80 Credits!
Online and on-campus options
Full and part-time class schedules
Affordable per-credit rate
Boise State Accreditation
Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Among The Top In The Nation
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Boise State Online’s bachelor’s programs in the top 11% in the country.
Take Creative Ownership of Your Education
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies allows you to take classes 100% online or take a combination of online and in person classes. You will work with your advisor to build a custom degree plan with concentrations and electives that are tailored to your interests. Maximize your earning potential and pursue a meaningful career, gaining hands-on experience and network with other learners in your field.
- Online coursework and full- and part-time scheduling options help you balance classes with your life.
- Use the credits you’ve already completed and earn credit for previous learning experiences — only pay for what you need.
Emphasis Areas and Certificates
You can customize your degree by adding an emphasis area or a certificate. Emphasis areas are only available for students taking classes 100% online.
Online Community and Social Impact Emphasis
Prepare to meaningfully engage in your community by nurturing an innovative, adaptive and community-conscious mindset.
Online Cyber Operations Management Emphasis
Learn the management and communication skills required to lead in the cyber industry.
Online Design and Media Management Emphasis
Create and manage e-learning and performance support systems in the workplace.
Online Certificate in Applied Emotional Intelligence and Well-being
Examine issues from multiple perspectives, evaluate personal wellness and explore your values, interests and skills.
Online Certificate in Design Thinking for Professional Purpose and Personal Fulfillment
Create and manage e-learning and performance support systems in the workplace.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
June
1
Classes start in June
July
15
Classes start in August
September
15
Classes start in October
Student Success Stories
The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies comes with a strong team of academic coaches, advisors and faculty to guide you on your educational journey and help you succeed while in school and after graduation. Hear what graduates have to say about the program.
“The program met me where I was, which was key. The instructors never looked at something that I lacked as a weakness; they were empowering.”
- Tino Taufalele
“You learn information in the program that you can use anywhere. You learn the basics of problem-solving, managing and succeeding at any job you go to. The interdisciplinary professional studies degree opens up a lot more doors than a specific degree would for you. It’s not easy, by any means, but it will pay off in the end, for sure.”
- Brian Coyle
“I am financially stable and able to provide for my children. I was also able to get a master’s degree as a result of Boise State Online. I never thought about that being an option in my life.”
- Hannah Gayle
Contact Us
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at IPS@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or texting (208) 408-3810.
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