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Mar 25, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
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The Bachelor of Science in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies is a specialized 120 credit hour undergraduate degree completion program that fuses technical knowledge and professional skills for those who aspire to managerial and supervisory roles in various industries. Students will have the ability to tailor the degree to suit their professional goals and build upon previously developed skillsets. Areas available for development include leadership, business, expanded skills in written and oral communication, and conflict resolution.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied and Interdisciplinary Studies will be designed to be flexible to allow for a maximum number of transfer credits (75) and ensure that students can complete their AAS/AGS and their general education core. The program will then allow students to receive the undergraduate Leadership Certificate through the Staley School in Manhattan and an additional applicable minor or certificate, which should be selected upon admission to the program. Students can complete applied learning courses through each campus’ online coursework, gain valuable professional skills through their elective options, and enhance their educational experience without losing technical coursework in the transfer process. Approval for admission from the program director may be granted for students who have completed technical education certificate programs or who have completed 30 hours or more of relevant coursework, or students who have completed an AA or AS. This is an online program specifically designed for place-bound students.  
*Program outcomes align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Applied & Interdisciplinary Studies Coursework: 9 credit hours
Leadership Studies Undergraduate Certificate: 15 credit hours
K-State’s interdisciplinary certificate in leadership studies focuses on developing knowledgeable, ethical, caring, and inclusive leaders through information sharing and practical experiences. The courses will provide you with an understanding of historic and contemporary theories and models of leadership while exploring the relationship among community service, inclusiveness, ethics, followership, and leadership. Applicable Undergraduate Minor/Certificate: 12-21 credit hours
Students should select their minor/certificate upon admittance to the program. Minors and/or certificates that are approved for use in the BS-Applied and Interdiscplinary Studies degree: - Management Minor (College of Business)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor (College of Business)
- Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Certificate (College of Business)
- Applied Business Minor (K-State Salina)
- Personal Financial Planning Undergraduate Certificate (College of Health & Human Sciences)
- Hospitality Minor (College of Health & Human Sciences)
- Conflict Resolution Undergraduate Certificate (College of Health & Human Sciences)
- Interdisciplinary Conflict Resolution Minor (College of Health & Human Sciences)
- Nutrition Minor (College of Health & Human Sciences)
Other minors and certificates may be included at the discretion of the academic department and the department of Applied & Interdisciplinary Studies. Transfer Electives: 25 credit hours
Lower division coursework, not from the K-State Core. Upper Division Professional Electives Overlay: 24 credit hours
This block is an overlay for the degree, it is intended that the student will take courses to meet these requirements while completing their certificates and/or minors. Should the student not complete these requirements with their respective certificates and/or minors, the requirements will still need to be met. Courses from this block can fulfill other curriculum requirements. Students can take professional electives from the available departmental list. https://olathe.k-state.edu/academics/student-resources/courses/courses-offered/bs-interdisciplinary-applied-studies/ Students should complete 24 hours at the 300 level and above. Unrestricted Electives
Additional hours needed to meet 120 hour requirement. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
Unless the requirement block specifies otherwise, courses in the K-State Core can be used to meet one additional degree requirement, with the exception of a degree requirement that is specified as an overlay. K-State Core classes cannot be used to meet requirements for unrestricted electives. Courses outside of the K-State Core can only be used to meet one degree requirement, unless the degree requirement is specified as an overlay. |
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