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Welcome to the Bachelor of Individualized Studies Degree Program!

Design Your Path. Define Your Purpose. Earn Your Degree.

Bachelor of Individualized Studies puts you in control of your education. No traditional one-size-fits-all all major. You build a meaningful pathway that matches your interests, work experience, and future goals. You can begin in your first semester and choose a guided path or the Applied Liberal Studies route for maximum flexibility. Move toward graduation with purpose while building real skills that lead to real careers.

Shape Your Studies. Match Your Goals

The Bachelor of Individualized Studies gives you the power to shape your education around your goals. You are not limited to one traditional major. Instead, you select courses that reflect your interests, experience, and career ambitions. Whether you are drawn to business, cybersecurity, health care administration, liberal arts, supply chain management, or other fields, this program lets you build a degree that works for your future.

A full list of available concentrations includes: 

Concentration

Concentration

Concentration

Applied Health and Natural Science 

Behavioral and Social Sciences 

Computer Science 

Creative Arts and Technology 

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 

Dance and Theatre 

Data Analytics and Business Intelligence 

Digital Media and Communication 

Healthcare Administration and Public Health 

Hospitality Management 

Humanities and Entrepreneurship 

Logistics Information Technology 

Military Science 

Renewable Energy and Environmental Sust. 

Supply Chain and Logistics Management 

Urban Agriculture and Food Systems 

Applied Education Studies 

Applied Health & Human Performance 

Applied Engineering Technology Studies 

Applied Math & Economic Studies 

Applied Justice Studies 

Applied Human Behavior Studies 

Applied Political Studies 

Applied Visual Arts 

Applied Music Studies 

Applied Historical Studies 

Applied Communication & Writing 

Applied Communication Studies 

Applied Biological Sciences 

Applied Psychological Sciences 

Applied Chemical Sciences 

 Applied Liberal Studies 

 

 

Program Options

Seeking a flexible and customizable degree program that fits your unique goals and career needs. Look no further than our Bachelor's in Individualized Study program.

Program Options
Listing of Concentrations in BIS program

Seeking a flexible and customizable degree program that fits your unique goals and career needs. Look no further than our Bachelor's in Individualized Study program.

Listing of Concentrations in BIS program
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers to help you decide on enrolling in the Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree program:

Frequently Asked Questions

Non-Traditional Students

Work, family, military, or returning to school later in life. BIS offers flexible options, online courses, and a degree you can shape around your experience and goals.

Students Seeking a New Direction

If your first major did not fit or you need a fresh start, BIS helps you reset, refocus, and build a path that matches your strengths, interests, and career goals.

Transfer Students

Bring your college credits with you. BIS helps you apply more of what you have already earned, saving time and money while keeping you on track to graduation.

One size does not fit all. With BIS, you build a degree that reflects your interests, experience, and career goals. Many courses are online and scheduled to support working adults, military learners, and students managing multiple responsibilities.

BIS helps you move faster by applying transfer credit and earned experience. No two BIS degrees are the same because no two students are the same. Here, your story matters as much as your schedule.

Questions about the program? Need help picking classes, transferring credits, or planning your graduation path? 
You don’t have to figure it out alone; we’ve got your back. 

Reach out. Seriously. We love helping our students succeed.  

Program Director 

Mr. Breyon Glenn 
📞 804-524-5634 
📧 bglenn@vsu.edu 

"If you’re ready to finish strong, let’s talk." 

Degree Completion and Graduation Specialist 

Ms. Ashley Leverett 
📞 804-524-5862 
📧 aleverett@vsu.edu 

"Here to guide you from your first step to your final walk across the stage."  

Degree Completion and Graduation Specialist 

Ms. Shatiera Jones 
📞 804-524-3206 
📧 sejones@vsu.edu 

“Support is here. Help me, help you!” 

Let’s Get You To the Finish Line 

Call. Email. Stop by. However you reach out — we're ready to help you move forward. 

BIS Bachelor of Individualized Study Degree Program Program Options Listing of Concentrations in BIS program
Contact Us

Degree Completion or Graduation Audit:

Mr. Breyon Glenn; bglenn@vsu.edu

Academic Advisement Appointment:   

BIS Online Accelerated ; DistanceEducation@vsu.edu

General Academic Advisement:

Ms. Caitlin Freer
ACE Advisor
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)
(804) 524-3663
cfreer@vsu.edu

VP of Academic Affairs Division of Academic Affairs SCHEV Program Approvals Honors Program VSU Strategic Plan Academy of Faculty Enrichment (AFE) University Fellows Program Emergency Grading Option Academic Business Operations Academic Colleges College of Graduate Studies Women's LeadHERship Institute

Why Choose the Bachelor of Individualized Studies?

  • Competitive tuition rates and transparent pricing making higher education more accessible. 
  • Various financial aid options including scholarships, grants, and payment plans to help manage the cost of your education.