BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

The BA in Interdisciplinary Studies challenges students to define themselves, develop their potential and make important contributions to the world beyond academia. The degree offers the maximum flexibility, encompassing courses in our college as well as other FIU schools or colleges, with a mix of traditional and online classes.

Overview

Admissions
- Freshman Applicant criteria - for students entering FIU as a freshman or transfer student with fewer than 60 credits
- Transfer Applicant criteria - for transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Interested in learning more about our majors?
All College of Arts, Sciences & Education majors with questions about the Liberal Studies major should contact their assigned advisors or book an appointment through the Panther Success Network (consult the Panther Success Network Guide for more information).
Prospective students (currently not enrolled in CASE) are encouraged to call CASE Advising at (305) 348-2978 to schedule an appointment with the next available CASE advisor.
Program
- Learn more about the Interdisciplinary Studies Major here
- For internship information, please reach out to Dr. Vanessa Sohan, Director of Liberal Studies.
- Course Prefixes to Satisfy Major Requirements.
Contact
- The main Liberal Studies office is located on the MMC campus in DM 333. You can reach the front desk at (305) 348-5125 or email us at libstud@fiu.edu
- Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC): 305-919-5956
- Liberal Studies Directory

Need an Advisor?

Advisors will support you on your academic journey, helping you enroll in courses, meet your graduation requirements and prepare for your career.

Liberal Studies Advising

College to Career

Students entering the major with less than 90 credit hours take a Cornerstone course, IDS 3073: Understanding Your Liberal Studies Major. The Cornerstone enables students to make the most of the interdisciplinary opportunities and flexibility an Interdisciplinary Studies major provides. Before graduating, all Interdisciplinary Studies students take IDS 4890: Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone, which allows them to reflect and build on the interests, experiences, skills and strengths they develop during their time at FIU. Students then connect this knowledge with available academic and career opportunities.

Current students have the option of exploring their career interests by pursuing educational internships for academic credit. If you have identified an educational internship and would like to apply for academic credit through Liberal Studies, please contact Liberal Studies Director, Vanessa Sohan, to learn more about the application process.

Contact Us

Liberal Studies Program

Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC)
11200 SW 8th Street, DM 333
Miami, Florida 33199
305-348-5125

libstud@fiu.edu

Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)
3000 NE 151st Street, AC1 379
North Miami, Florida 33191
305-919-5956