Bachelor of Individualized Studies Program Options
The BIS offers students two program options. Both provide a customizable education tailored to your unique interests and career goals. The program choice between them depends significantly on the individual's lifestyle, learning preferences, and professional objectives.
Option One: Accelerated Online
An accelerated online Bachelor of Individualized Studies program primarily benefits those who require flexibility and faster completion, making it ideal for working professionals or individuals with family commitments who wish to advance their education. This format allows students to take courses year-round, in shorter, intensive sessions that can enable them to graduate earlier than traditional programs.
Degree Completion: The accelerated online option allows you to complete your degree faster with intensive, eight-week terms that allow you to progress quickly without compromising the quality of your education.
Online Instruction: Access your coursework from anywhere in the world through our user-friendly online platform, complete with 24/7 technical support. You complete your degree around your daily schedule.
Accelerated Online Plan of Study Map your time and courses to degree completion.
Option Two: Traditional Main Campus
The traditional semester-long Bachelor of Individualized Studies Degree Program is typically suited for students who prefer face-to-face interaction and a more structured academic schedule. These programs offer the advantage of direct access to campus resources, faculty, and peer networking opportunities, which can be crucial for those who thrive in an interactive learning environment.
Flexible and Personalized: Gain the flexibility to design a personalized degree plan that aligns with your unique career goals and academic interests, combining courses from multiple disciplines under the guidance of academic advisors.
Traditional Campus Setting: Benefit from the rich resources and vibrant community of a traditional campus setting, including access to hands-on learning experiences, laboratories, and networking opportunities with professors and peers in diverse fields.
Traditional Main Campus Plan of Study: Map your time and courses to degree completion.