1. University of Iowa
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA Interdepartmental Studies

BA Interdepartmental Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

The interdepartmental studies major at Iowa allows students to create a course of study that complements their educational and career goals. Students can design an individualized plan of study or choose a preapproved plan in business studies, applied human services, engaged social innovation (requires membership in the UI Honors Program), health science, or writing for the sciences. Each track includes course work from a variety of departments.Students have chosen individualized study plans in areas as varied as aging studies, international business, diversity studies, children's studies, environmental issues, and health issues.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



84 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Graduates in the applied human services
  • business studies
  • engaged social innovation
  • health science
  • and writing for the sciences tracks have career options in a variety of settings
  • including retirement homes
  • hospitals
  • health clubs
  • government agencies
  • insurance companies
  • and performing arts companies
  • Students who create individualized plans of study at Iowa stand out when they apply for jobs because their major emphasizes a unique set of strengths and interests
  • In addition
  • employers often are impressed by their enthusiasm and self-directed nature

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