Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences
November 1, 2026
January 11, 2027
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences is pending Ohio Department of Higher Education approval. Prospective students may request information to receive updates about program approval, application availability, and future start terms.
Overview
Complete your bachelor’s degree online with The Ohio State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences. Designed for returning students with previous college credit, this flexible degree completion program helps you build a personalized academic pathway across the arts and sciences, while developing the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills employers value.
Through online coursework, dedicated advising, and a curriculum built around your goals, you will connect your prior learning with new areas of study in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, world languages, and visual and performing arts. You’ll finish with a capstone portfolio that helps you reflect on your learning, articulate your strengths, and present a clear professional identity for your next step.
Please note: A minimum of 30 post-high-school, college semester hours (45 quarter hours) is required for admission into the online Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences program.
Why choose Ohio State’s online Integrated Arts and Sciences degree?
- Designed for returning students – Apply eligible previous college credit toward a transfer-friendly bachelor’s degree created for students ready to return and complete their degree.
- Personalized curriculum – Work with a dedicated Academic Advisor to choose coursework that supports your academic background, interests, and professional goals.
- Marketable skills – Strengthen your communication, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving abilities, then build a capstone portfolio that helps you present your experience to employers.
- A degree that fits your life – 100% online, entirely asynchronous courses let you balance your education with work, family, and other commitments.
- Support from start to finish – Receive personalized guidance from expert faculty, your Enrollment Advisor, a Student Support Specialist, and your dedicated Academic Advisor ensuring you feel understood, challenged, and supported throughout your academic journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your time to graduation depends on how many eligible credits you bring into the program and how many courses you take each semester. The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of 121 total credit hours, of which at least 30 credit hours must be completed at Ohio State to graduate.
Yes. Eligible previous college credit can help you make progress toward your degree. A dedicated academic advisor will help you understand how your credits apply and what requirements you still need to complete in order to graduate.
The Bachelor’s in Integrated Arts and Sciences is designed to be completed 100% online without scheduled class times.
Some courses may be available in person or in hybrid formats for local students who prefer those options, but they are not required.
Yes. The program is designed for students balancing school with work, family, and other responsibilities. Online coursework and dedicated student support can help you make progress toward your degree while managing other commitments.
Your path will depend on your selected coursework, previous experience, and career goals. The program can help you build a foundation that applies to fields such as communications, human resources, corporate training, and research.
You’ll work with an academic advisor to discuss your professional goals, and choose coursework that supports the direction you want to take. This personalized planning helps you make the most of the program’s flexibility while building a degree that aligns with your future.
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Academic Calendar
Ohio State’s online bachelor’s degree in Integrated Arts and Sciences offers two start dates each year, in spring and autumn. Admission is offered on a rolling basis, allowing you to apply when you’re ready and begin class in the next available term.
Admission Criteria
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences program is designed for individuals with prior college experience and is not intended or appropriate for recent high school graduates. To be considered for admission to this program, applicants must meet the following requirements.
- Have earned a minimum of 30 post-high-school, college semester hours,
- Have earned a maximum of 90 college semester hours, and
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in coursework completed at all institutions attended.
Application Details
The online BA IAS program requires the following materials to be considered for admission into the program. You may review the status of your application and any outstanding requirements at appstatus.osu.edu.
To complete your application, you should request that all colleges or universities you’ve attended send your official transcript to Ohio State. Include a transcript of any college courses taken in high school. Note: You do not need to provide a transcript for coursework completed at The Ohio State University.
How to send your transcripts to Ohio State:
- Request that your transcript be sent electronically, if available, to avoid processing delays.
- If ordering a transcript online, select The Ohio State University as a recipient. In the absence of a list of universities to select from, have your school email your encrypted transcript directly to ugdocs@osu.edu.
- If your school does not offer electronic delivery, please have your transcript(s) mailed to:
The Ohio State University
Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 182646
Columbus, OH 43218-2646.
When applying:
- You may upload scanned copies of official transcripts, diplomas, or degree certificates to the online application system.
- These scans help form a complete application packet, but they do not replace the need for official documents.
What is not accepted:
- Advising reports
- Unofficial transcripts or scans labeled “UNOFFICIAL”
- Documents with a URL across the top
- Transcripts missing the institution’s name, seal, stamp, or GPA
Transcripts should not be delivered by the student or sent to other addresses on campus. Doing so will prevent acceptance of the transcript as official.
A personal statement is required for those who have not continuously been enrolled in any school. Include a short essay about why you wish to enroll in the program.
Your statement of purpose should be a maximum of 1-page.
Ready to Apply?
If previously attended Ohio State and have not enrolled at another institutions since leaving, contact our enrollment team before applying. They will help determine whether you may be eligible to re-enroll without completing the formal application process.
Please provide the following information in your email to the enrollment team:
- Full name.
- Date of birth.
- Ohio State username or BuckID, if available.
- Approximate dates you attended Ohio State.
The application process includes several important steps. If you have questions or need assistance at any point, please reach out to our enrollment team. We’re here to help.
1. Start here create an account using the link at the bottom of the form.
2. Select Application: “Transfer Domestic Online Only Application“.
3. Select the Academic Program: “Integrated Arts and Sciences”.
4. Select the term that you want to start the program.
5. Click Start Application.
6. Under Available Sub-Plans/Specializations, leave blank.
7. Complete the application.
8. Pay $60 non-refundable application fee to submit.
Questions about the application process?
Your enrollment advisor is here to help each step of the way.
The Ohio State University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA).
SARA is a national initiative that increases student access to distance education courses and programs while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Institutions participating in SARA can offer educational opportunities in all 49 SARA member states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico without seeking individual approval in each state.
California is not a SARA member state, however, OSU may offer online courses and programs to students located in California under the California Private Post-Secondary Act of 2009.
Career Outlook
Ohio State’s online Integrated Arts and Sciences helps you build versatile skills that can apply across industries, roles, and professional settings. Rather than preparing you for one specific career path, this degree gives you the opportunity to connect your prior experience, academic interests, and future goals into a flexible educational pathway.
Through your coursework and capstone experience, you’ll strengthen your ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and approach challenges from multiple perspectives. You’ll also build a portfolio that highlights your strengths, showcases your work, and helps you communicate the value of your degree and skillset to employers or graduate programs.
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Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations. Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Wage Range
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Job Outlook
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Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients. Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Wage Range
- Entry Level: $33,280
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Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
7.9%
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Work Activities
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Wage Range
- Entry Level: $42,070
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Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
8.3%
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Work Activities
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Wage Range
- Entry Level: $40,750
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Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
6.2%
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Work Activities
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Wage Range
- Entry Level: $37,510
- Mid Level: $65,850
- Senior Level: $120,190
Job Outlook
Bright
Projected Growth
11.5%
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National occupational information in Ohio State Online’s Career Outlook tool is sourced from O*NET Online and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The median annual wage displayed to the right of each occupational title above is based on the BLS Employment Projections program. Outlook and percent change indicate projected growth or decline over the next 10 years.
What can I do with a liberal studies degree?
Your career direction will depend on your previous experience, selected coursework, and professional goals. With the opportunity to study across multiple areas of the arts and sciences, you can build a degree that supports a wide range of next steps, including career advancement, career change, or graduate study.
You may choose to apply your degree in fields such as business, communications, public service, nonprofit work, education roles, arts and culture, or other areas where analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are valued.
Curriculum
The online Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences gives you the flexibility to build a degree plan around your previous college credit, academic interests, and future goals. Instead of following a fixed course sequence, you will work with a dedicated academic advisor to build a personalized curriculum. Your advisor will help you understand how your credits apply, choose courses that meet program requirements, and stay on track toward graduation.
This program requires a minimum of 121 total credit hours. The major itself includes 30 credit hours, with at least 15 major credit hours completed through Ohio State. As part of the major, you will complete seven domain courses spanning at least three of these Arts and Sciences domains:
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Humanities
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Natural and Mathematical Sciences
- World Languages
One domain will provide additional depth, allowing you to focus part of your degree around an area that supports your goals.
Required Courses
Students are required to complete coursework in three areas of embedded literacies–Advanced Writing, Technology, and Data Analysis.
This introductory course is designed to be taken in your first semester of the BA in Integrated Arts and Sciences program. You’ll explore current research and creative inquiry through contemporary interdisciplinary challenges.
This required capstone course is designed to be taken in your final semester before graduation. You’ll connect what you’ve learned throughout the program to your personal and professional goals, identify the strengths you’ve developed, and show how your experience can support your next steps after earning your degree.
Your academic advisor will help you select a course that meets the Data Analysis embedded literacy requirement within your chosen domain coursework.
Program Faculty
The online Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Arts and Sciences connects you with faculty and instructors from Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences, the same academic community behind Ohio State’s on-campus programs.
You’ll learn from experienced educators who bring Ohio State’s academic quality into the online classroom while supporting students who are returning to college, balancing multiple responsibilities and working toward degree completion.
Support extends beyond the classroom. A dedicated academic advisor will help you understand how your previous college credit may apply, select courses that fit your degree plan, and navigate academic requirements. Ohio State Online student support specialists will also help you manage the online student experience, from enrollment through graduation.
Faculty
Melissa Curley
Assistant Professor, Comparative Studies
Andrew Martin
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Jennifer Willging
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