Tuition Deposit Deadline Extended: Students interested in reserving their spot at Point Park University for Fall 2024 should pay a tuition deposit by June 1. Paying your deposit allows you to take advantage of class registration and housing options.
Our interdisciplinary studies majors actively select their own curriculum combining two or three disciplines to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree through classes on campus or fully online.
You will choose a topical area of concentration and work closely with your advisors to accomplish your academic goals.
Real-World Projects
Additionally, you'll complete senior projects that demonstrate the intersection of theory and application in your field of interest. Students have collaborated with a variety of organizations including the Special Olympics, New York City Dance Alliance Foundation, The Next IT Girl, Ziply Fiber, Butler Institute of American Art and more.
Past student projects have included:
Working on entrepreneurial and business projects at the Hill Community Development Corporation
Researching the changing landscape for women in sports, from the playing field to the front office
Volunteering with the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Co-founding a co-housing project in Pittsburgh
Creation of a licensed daycare center
Concentrations & Courses
Our Interdisciplinary Studies program allows you to design your own major based on your interests and goals. Students must fulfill a minimum of 18 hours each in at least two disciplines, up to a maximum of three. Individual courses from other disciplines (outside the areas of focus) may be selected with the approval of the program director.
Some of the combinations of disciplines students have pursued include:
Business and psychology
History and political science
Social justice studies and creative writing
Behavioral sciences and biology
Psychology and marketing & sales
Study abroad, as well as coursework at neighboring universities, is also encouraged.
Meet Our Faculty
Marion Dixon, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology
Dr. Dixon's research interests include agriculture, food, international development, Middle East and North Africa, world-ecology and nature-society relations.
This transfer-friendly program allows you to work toward degree completion to advance your career. Point Park's online programs are presented in a flexible format at an affordable cost. Our 8-week courses are always offered asynchronously for your convenience.
Online students have access to the same great benefits as on-campus students:
Point Park faculty with real-world experience.
Small online class sizes for individualized attention.
Get Career-Ready with: Natalie Caine '25, Interdisciplinary Studies Major and Photography Minor
"The interdisciplinary studies major at Point Park has allowed me to pursue a multitude of fields that interest me. I am able to gain critical insight and experience through a creative lens. Point Park has given me a truly unique educational opportunity."
Point Park University Partners with Joon Care to Provide Increased Access to Mental Health Care for Students
Point Park University has launched a partnership with Joon to offer students increased access to mental health care services. Joon is a teletherapy service designed specifically for young adults.
"I have been so fortunate to have met some great individuals through chess! I always look forward to spending my Mondays chatting and playing. It is like a little reset for the beginning of my week and is something I always look forward to no matter how busy the rest of my days are."
Faculty Spotlight: Associate Professor of Sociology Marion Dixon, Ph.D., Publishes Book on Corporate Food in Egypt
"I encourage my students to ask questions about the world. Why are things the way that they are? How did they come to be this way? How could they be different? I want my students to stay curious about the world, near and far!"
Point Park Charts Bold Path Forward with Innovative Strategic Plan – Pioneer Vision 2030 – Shaping the University’s Future
Point Park University's strategic plan, Pioneer Vision 2030, leverages the University’s strengths, including its focus on and commitment to experiential learning, as it looks to build out a cultural corridor on its side of Downtown that connects with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.