Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

At Corban University, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on the number of credits taken per term..

Students design a custom major by selecting courses from two or three academic areas approved by the university. They complete a degree plan that aligns with their specific career goals and present it to department chairs and the Registrar for approval. The programme requires half of the degree to be general education courses. Students engage in coursework across fields such as business, education, psychology, biology, English, criminal justice, history, music, mathematics, ministry, forensic psychology, kinesiology, and media arts.

Focus areas include business, education, psychology, biology, English, criminal justice.

The programme requires 120 credits total. Half of the credits come from general education courses. Students take at least 18 credits in each of two or three chosen academic areas. A custom degree plan must be approved by department chairs and the Registrar.

Graduates enter careers such as entrepreneurship, business leadership, media ministry, sports psychology, and school counseling.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are required. Submit an application and a proposed degree plan outlining how the selected courses align with career goals.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1935, Corban University is a private, independent Christian university with a Baptist heritage. Its mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university connects academic study with a Bible-centered worldview, worship, creative expression, stewardship, and service. Faculty mentors and close friendships support students as they develop knowledge, practical skills, compassion, and confidence for their careers.

Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs on campus and online. Academic areas include business, education and counseling, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, ministry, and social sciences. Graduate options include business administration, education, clinical mental health counseling, public administration, Christian leadership, divinity, kinesiology, and a Doctor of Education. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.

The 205-acre campus sits on a forested hillside minutes from central Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The mountains and Oregon coast are about an hour away, while nearby activities include parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, and food carts. International applicants should understand that Corban is an all-Christian academic community. Undergraduate applicants need a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a Christian character reference, and either a 2.7 or higher high school GPA or a 2.0 or higher college GPA. SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and application essays are not required.