The Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) degree provides an alternative to the traditional baccalaureate, offering students a distinctive educational opportunity that allows them to integrate previous experiences into University course work. Recognizing that college-level learning may be acquired through varied professional, military, and personal experience, the BIS degree provides mechanisms to translate experiential learning into academic credit. The BIS program accepts transfer of credits from traditional institutions of higher education, as well as credits earned through other appropriate settings (see “Transfer Credit Policy” under Prospective Students).
There are two options to obtain a BIS degree:
These alternatives require different coursework, pre-requisites, and eligibility requirements.