You are considering applying for, or you have applied for, our BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS) degree. Below are answers to some questions you may have.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”What is an interdisciplinary degree?” admin_label=”What is an interdisciplinary degree?” _builder_version=”4.16″ body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n
A Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree is intended for individuals whose experience, education or interests do not fall neatly into any of our existing programs. It is a personalized degree, meaning that you can customize it to your unique interests by taking courses from a variety of different RRU programs \u2013 if you have the background knowledge, experience or prerequisites to do so.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What can I do with an interdisciplinary degree?” admin_label=”What can I do with an interdisciplinary degree?” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_line_height=”1.7em” body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds.\u00a0 Because each student\u2019s program is personalized, it is difficult to single out any one sector or career path which benefits most from a BAIS degree; however, employers know that the challenges of the future will require interdisciplinary solutions. A BAIS degree allows you to be flexible in your career, as you can use different elements of your learning in different contexts.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What do I need in order to complete my application?” admin_label=”What do I need in order to complete my application?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_line_height=”1.7em” body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n Please see our application requirements<\/a> for the list of items to include in your application.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n You will also connect with the program office (via zoom, phone or in person) to discuss and determine your program of study.\u00a0 Please email the program team<\/a> to set up this meeting. \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”I\u2019ve completed some 3rd and 4th year undergraduate-level courses at another university (or at RRU), can I transfer these credits to this degree?” admin_label=”I\u2019ve completed some 3rd and 4th year undergraduate level courses at another university (or at RRU), can I transfer these credits to this degree?” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_line_height=”1.7em” body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n If the courses make sense in the overall framework of your program, then in most cases the answer is yes, unless you have taken them as part of a credential. You will need to apply for transfer credit and supply course outlines for courses completed at other institutions in order for them to be considered.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do I select courses and build my schedule?” admin_label=”How do I select courses and build my schedule?” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_line_height=”1.7em” body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n From this guide and your conversation with us, you select a number of courses that you’re interested in. We recommend you choose at least three extra courses to allow for flexibility in scheduling. The program team reviews course dates and plots your schedule. There are often a few reiterations of\u00a0 your schedule to find the best fit for you, e.g., do you want to avoid overlap of courses, do you need breaks between courses, do you need to have them completed by a particular date, etc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What will my schedule look like?” admin_label=”What will my schedule look like?” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_line_height=”1.7em” body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Your schedule will be unique to you and the courses you select. Here is what a schedule could look like taking all RRU courses – click here to view<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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