Study on Your Terms

On campus, online, or a blend of both — choose the format that fits your life. Transfer credits are welcome, and coursework from study abroad or National Student Exchange programs can count toward your degree. Vermont State University makes room for the experiences you've already had and the ones still ahead.

Advisors Who Know This Path

Designing your own degree comes with questions — and Vermont State University has answers. A dedicated Interdisciplinary Studies advisor will work with you throughout your program, helping you build a plan that's both personally meaningful and professionally sound. You bring the vision. We help you map the route.

Vermont State's B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies gives you the opportunity and the challenge to create a self-designed program that connects disciplines and builds toward a purpose. Declare an overarching theme, complete an Extended Classroom Experience in the real world, and finish with a senior capstone project that demonstrates the depth of what you've built.

• Design your study plan — Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Global Studies, Human Studies, The Arts, and STEM.

• Work with faculty and the Interdisciplinary Studies Committee for advisor-guided development. 

• Internships, practicums, community service, and other applied learning.

Interdisciplinary Studies Degree (B.A.)

Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.

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Affordable Education with Financial Support

Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.

Flexible & Career-Focused Learning

Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.

Your Degree — Your Design

Interdisciplinary Studies puts you in the driver's seat. Build a cohesive plan of study around the subjects that genuinely interest you — whether that's Gender Studies, STEM, or something entirely your own. This isn't a degree by default. It's a degree with intention, shaped by your curiosity and pointed toward where you want to go.

Interdisciplinary Studies Program Highlights

Experience That Counts

Your education doesn't stop at the classroom door. Through internships, meaningful projects, and a fourth-year capstone, you'll translate what you've learned into work you can point to. By the time you graduate, you won't just have a degree — you'll have a body of work that shows employers exactly what you're capable of.

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