Interdisciplinary Studies
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At Southern Miss, you can design an academic path that incorporates your interests and talents through the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS). The program fosters independence of mind, a spirit of exploration and discovery, and an awareness of working collaboratively across disciplines towards solutions to complex problems.
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