About the course

The Interdisciplinary Studies Program at CSUB allows students to examine concepts, issues, and perspectives that cross traditional boundaries of study, and to combine elements of distinct disciplines in a unique way. CSUB offers three Interdisciplinary Studies concentrations: 1) General Studies where students create their own program of study drawing on at least two different departments, 2) Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and 3) Ethnic and Area Studies.

　　In addition to university education requirements, students will complete an individualized program of study agreed upon by student and faculty advisor. A student wanting to develop a General Studies Concentration in the Interdisciplinary BA must request a faculty member to serve as the academic advisor. The faculty advisor, upon agreeing to serve, may require that a second or third advisor be secured for the other fields to be included in the Interdisciplinary BA.

　　The student and advisor(s) develop an agreed upon Program of Study. The Program of Study must contain a minimum of 36 semester units, 23 of which must be upper division. The student is also required to complete a senior seminar course, which may be specifically developed for the student's individualized BA. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bakersfield
Fall (August), 2024	Bakersfield
Spring (January), 2025	Bakersfield
Fall (August), 2025	Bakersfield
Spring (January), 2026	Bakersfield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University Bakersfield

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　　An international applicant who just completed high school must have a GPA of at least 3.0 (a ?B? or better where ?A? = 4.0) from a secondary school.

　　An international applicant who attended any post-secondary

　　institution must have a GPA of at least 2.4 (a ?C? or better where ?A? = 4.0) from a college or university with 60 semester (90 quarter) units completed.

　　IELTS 6, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University Bakersfield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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