Format

An interdisciplinary studies degree can be completed 100% online. OSU provides online degree choices to fit your busy schedule. Using the latest technologies, we put quality online courses within reach for students who are not able to attend classes on campus or commit to full-time, face-to-face enrollment due to the time constraints of working full-time and raising a family.

OSU uses Canvas for our learning management system and hosts your online courses and content. From lectures to discussions to submitting assignments, all course interaction is completed entirely online. All you need is the necessary discipline and access to computer capabilities. All instructors who teach online learning courses are the same quality faculty who teach on-campus courses.

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Curriculum

By combining coursework across disciplines, you can tailor the curriculum to reach unique academic and career goals. Students must complete 120 semester hours with at least 40 upper-division hours.In the Interdisciplinary Studies option, the “major” is composed of two or three areas of concentration, usually minors or certificate programs.If choosing three areas of discipline, students must complete 18 hours in each area. If choosing two areas of concentration, students will take 27 hours of course work. If you have an AA, AS or AAS degree, you can use college credit earned in your major in one area of concentration. Students work with an advisor from the Student Academic Services Office in one of the academic colleges. The Office of Student Success is a good place to start if you need guidance.

Admissions

Find admission requirements for online, freshman, international, readmission, concurrent and other students:

OSU Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer Student Admissions and Transfer Credit Guide

Apply as a transfer student if you have attempted a minimum of seven semester hours of college-level credit after graduation from high school.

Want to know what credits transfer? Transfer Credit Guide

Cost

Tuition and fee details are available on the OSU Office of the Bursar site.

Tuition and Fees Estimator

Cost estimates do not include textbooks or exam proctoring fees. Cost will vary if coursework is not fully completed online. Active-duty military may qualify for resident tuition rate.Full Disclaimer