Launch a career that reflects your creativity and curiosity at IU Southeast

Explore how ideas, stories, and cultures shape our world. With a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts and Humanities at Indiana University Southeast, you’ll study what inspires you while developing practical skills for a variety of career paths. This flexible, student-designed degree lets you connect your interests across disciplines and prepare for a future built around curiosity, expression, and meaning.

Focus on career-ready skills in the arts and humanities

The Arts and Humanities concentration at IUS gives you the freedom to explore subjects like literature, history, philosophy, communication, music, and more. You’ll learn how to think critically, understand diverse perspectives, and communicate ideas clearly. Whether you’re drawn to storytelling, cultural history, or big philosophical questions, this concentration prepares you for people-focused careers requiring creative thinking.

Build a flexible degree that fits your goals

The Interdisciplinary Studies program at IU Southeast is designed to help you take ownership of your education. You’ll work with academic advisors to shape a degree path that reflects your interests, whether you’re starting your career, pivoting to a new field, or advancing in your current field.

Along the way, you’ll gain valuable skills like:

  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Creative and persuasive communication
  • Cultural awareness and ethics

These skills are in demand in many fields, including education, communication, the arts, business, public service, and nonprofit work.

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Career Information

Graduates with an Arts and Humanities concentration find careers in fields like writing, editing, education, public relations, marketing, nonprofit leadership, and cultural organizations. Many work in museums, advocacy, or media. This degree opens doors to careers where creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking make a difference.

Degree Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
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Degree requirements

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Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partners Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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