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School for the Digital Future

Academics

The School for the Digital Future is dedicated to making a positive impact on our communities by preparing graduates who are ready to address societal challenges through digital competence, creativity and thoughtful, ethical leadership.

Academics

The School for the Digital Future offers academic programs and degrees that are:

Customizable

We offer customizable programs that let students forge their own academic paths and pursue lifelong learning.

Flexible

All programs are offered in a mix of online and in-person formats and offer credit for professional experience.

High Value

We provide you with skills that immediately make you more employable and effective in your workplaces and beyond.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

Chart comparing degrees.
Undergraduate Degree Comparison: 1) Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) (3-D) = three minors 2) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) or Interdisciplinary Professional Studies (IPS) = 12 Major Core Credits plus Upper-Level Classes 3)Digital Innovation + Design (DID) = Three certificates plus Innovation and Design Certificate

BA in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies

Have credits or work experience but never had a chance to finish your degree? IPS is for you. Take creative ownership of your education.

Interdisciplinary Professional Studies students create a personalized educational path to earning a bachelor’s degree. Unlike traditional educational paths, our program is designed to give credit for your past experiences and passions—you only pay for credits you need. We combine individualized pathways with a culture of care and empower you to take creative ownership of your learning and career aspirations.

Bachelor of Applied Science

Have a technical associate degree or technical certificate and want to finish your college degree? BAS is for you. Complete your technical credits today.

For aspiring leaders and career changers with technical backgrounds, the Bachelor of Applied Science is the most flexible and efficient bachelor’s degree program, allowing you to leverage your existing education and build a customized path to graduation with dedicated student support.

BA in Interdisciplinary Studies

Are you a curious mind seeking a more personalized educational pathway that reflects your individualized interests? Our Tri-Disciplinary Degree Program allows you to explore and combine three distinct areas of study to design a major as unique as you are.

Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to combine minors and certificates to create a major that aligns perfectly with your aspirations and previous academic credits. Our program is specifically crafted for on-campus students who desire more than a traditional, discipline-bound education, offering them the freedom to explore and integrate diverse fields of study.

BA in Digital Innovation + Design

Interested in projects that exist at the intersection of creativity, tech, and entrepreneurship? DI+D is for you. A degree for highly motivated creatives.

For ambitious, creative students with a passion for technology and design, the Digital Innovation and Design degree (DI+D) offers a unique educational pathway. Unlike traditional degrees, DI+D is composed of modular certificates, continuously updated and curated by industry experts. This structure allows students to tailor their learning experience, gaining practical skills and preparing for dynamic careers in technology and design.

Graduate Degrees

MA/MS, Interdisciplinary Studies

Are you a mid-career professional seeking to advance in your field or gain new, relevant skills and expertise? The Masters in IDS is for you. Create a Master’s degree that ups your game.

The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who have broad interests in several fields, who seek to add a diverse skillset to their portfolio, or whose career goals do not match fully with a single identifiable academic unit or department. Lifelong learners seeking intellectual and cultural development in a constantly changing society will find a home in this customizable degree program.

Certificates

Project Management for All

UX Design

Design Thinking for Professional Purpose and Personal Fulfillment

Content Production

Community Impact

Data Analysis for All

AI for All

Teams

More information is coming soon.

Innovation and Design

Applied Emotional Intelligence and Well-Being

Personalize your degree

Or draw from certificates and minors developed by other departments on campus:

Signature opportunities

Interested in one of the signature opportunities described below? Contact us at sdf@boisestate.edu for more information.

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