How long does it take to complete a BIS or IDIM program?
The length of time necessary to complete a BIS or IDIM program will vary from student to student. Many variables affect the time required to complete a program. Among them are: – the nature of, and number of credits in, the proposed program – the number and type of BIS/IDIM program courses already completed – plans for National Student Exchange or study abroad How do I know if I should do an IDIM or BIS?A significant difference between IDIM and BIS is that the former must have a thematic focus that links the program’s courses together. Because an IDIM program represents the development of an original academic program, numerous proposal drafts are usually necessary, as well as consultation with faculty in order to combine appropriately different disciplines into a coherent and rigorous whole. One important difference between an IDIM and a BIS is that the latter allows for one concentration area to be outside of CLA (with an overall limit of 21 non-CLA credits in the program) whereas IDI
