Overview

Whether you're seeking advanced skills for specific career goals or are striving to earn a degree that will help you qualify for diverse professional fields, this online BIS degree will help you achieve success.

Key Features

As a student, you'll discuss your educational needs, personal interests and professional aspirations with an academic advisor who will help you develop a unique plan of study.

As part of the Individualized Studies degree at Shawnee State University, you'll have the opportunity to explore a selection of diverse, career-focused courses and customize your curriculum to suit your career goals.

Through a fully online classroom, you'll have the flexibility to study when it's convenient and complete your unique degree at your own pace.

As you build a strong educational foundation for your professional goals, you'll receive personalized guidance from expert faculty with years of experience in their fields.

When you complete the online Bachelor of Individualized Studies program, you'll have the academic credential needed to pursue a graduate degree, plus the professional skills required for success in the field of your choice.

Career Outcomes

The online Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree allows students to create their own plan of study and gain skills that are specific to their career goals.

Through career-focused courses, this program will provide you with the credential needed to pursue an advanced degree, along with the professional expertise to succeed in a variety of career fields, including:

Social services

Law enforcement

Business

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 40 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United States

Disciplines

General Studies View 150 other Bachelors in General Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before applying for this program, you must have:

ACT subscores of 18 or higher in reading, English, and math. If your scores are lower than 18, developmental coursework may substitute.

To apply to the online BIS degree, please contact an enrollment counselor and submit the following:

Completed application

All transcripts from high school and previously attended institutions

ACT subscores in Reading, English, and Math

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17248 USD / year

≈ 17248 USD / year
Out-of-State

17248 USD / year

≈ 17248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10180 USD / year

≈ 10180 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Individualized Studies.

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Overview

Key Features

Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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