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A Bachelor of Independent Studies is an undergraduate academic degree. Its program of studies is unique to each student, and the individual curricula are largely determined by each student. It may focus in any field, and generally has two phases: a pre-thesis phase, in which the student takes courses or reading courses, and a thesis phase, in which the student completes a substantial thesis. A similarly name Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is also awarded by some universities. The degree can be considered akin to a degree in general studies and is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The Bachelor of Independent Studies targets adult learners previously unable to complete their educational pursuits, through transfer credit options and interdisciplinary concentrations tailored to each student. [1]

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While it is an undergraduate degree, it is far more akin in structure to a graduate degree. The state of Florida has developed an external degree program for the BIS degree; Florida International University, [2] Florida State University, [3] the University of Florida, [4] the University of North Florida, [5] and the University of South Florida [6] all participate. In Kentucky, Murray State University [7] now offers a BIS program as well. Several other colleges are beginning to offer degrees that are very similar to or identical with the BIS program, such as the University of Northern Iowa and its Bachelor of Liberal Studies [8] program, or Brigham Young University's Bachelor of General Studies [9] program. George Mason University's BIS degree includes Early Childhood Education and calls it the Bachelor of Individualized Studies. [10]

List of institutions awarding Bachelor of Independent Studies degrees

List of institutions awarding Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degrees

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  2. ↑ "BA in Interdisciplinary Studies". Florida International University. Digital Communications. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
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  6. ↑ "Bachelor of General Studies". University of South Florida. University of South Florida.
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  8. ↑ "Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS)". University of Northern Iowa. Continuing Education & Special Programs. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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