Integrative Studies Agora University

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies (BAIS) at Agora University is a 100% online degree completion program offered through the College of Professional Studies.

The program is designed for students seeking a flexible, interdisciplinary pathway to complete a bachelor’s degree online. It supports both students beginning their undergraduate pathway and transfer students with previous college-level coursework.

Students pursuing the BAIS degree may transfer up to 84 credit hours into Agora University toward completion of the BA degree, subject to Agora University’s transfer credit policy and academic review.

Students who still need to complete general education or elective requirements may also register for pre-approved courses offered through Agora’s partnership with Sophia.org. For the complete list of approved Sophia.org courses, students may visit Agora’s Sophia Learning pathway.

The program can be completed in 2–4 years, is delivered 100% online, and includes a 60-credit hour degree completion component at Agora University. Students must complete a combined minimum of 120 credits to be eligible to earn the bachelor’s degree.

The BAIS provides students with critical research skills and methods for conducting research, engaging with their communities, and bridging holistic education and theory with contemporary real-world practice.

The program gives students flexibility to design their academic pathway through one of the following concentrations:

• Middle Eastern Studies
• Education
• Computer Science
• Pre-Law

Each concentration includes four courses. Students must also select upper-division electives from approved Agora courses or through equivalent transfer courses, including eligible pre-approved Sophia.org coursework.

The programme focuses on:

• Interdisciplinary thinking
• Research and writing skills
• Critical analysis
• Community engagement
• Problem-solving across disciplines
• Practical application of knowledge
• Flexible concentration-based learning

Outcomes:

• Remember fundamental concepts, theories, and facts from interdisciplinary coursework to establish a strong foundational knowledge base.
• Understand interdisciplinary connections and the significance of integrating knowledge from different fields to gain a holistic perspective.
• Apply interdisciplinary methods and approaches to solve complex problems in both academic and real-world settings.
• Analyze information and issues by deconstructing them into their component parts, identifying relationships, and drawing informed conclusions.
• Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information from multiple sources, making informed judgments based on evidence and criteria from diverse disciplines.
• Create innovative and coherent projects, presentations, or research papers that synthesize and articulate ideas from multiple disciplines.

Graduates may pursue or advance career paths in:

• Education and academic support
• Community leadership
• Non-profit and social impact work
• Public service
• Research and writing
• Technology-related support roles
• Pre-law and legal support pathways
• Cultural, regional, or Middle Eastern studies
• Graduate study in related fields

Accreditation

Agora University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in the United States. DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).