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Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate of Arts

Program Philosophy and Objectives

This two-year program is intended for those students who wish to gain a broad background of durable skills including speaking, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, and cultural awareness. The Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree provides a well-rounded academic foundation and exposes students to several specialized areas of study, with the option to transition into any four-year degree program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Program of Study

The Associate of Arts degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies includes courses in English composition, social studies, mathematics, science, and the humanities. Students are encouraged to structure a core specialization, consisting of 18 credit hours in an area of interest. Students are also encouraged to pursue a three-credit internship (IDS 289 - Experiential Education for Interdisciplinary Studies) with their elective credits.

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (42 credits)

A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for ENG 121, ENG 122, ENG 131, and MAT 205.

Computer Applications

Intro to Technology

OR

Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Fundamentals of Economics

English Composition I

English Composition II

Public Speaking

Financial Literacy

World and Regional Geography

Contemporary Global Issues

American Politics

Experiential Education for Interdisciplinary Studies

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Introduction to Psychology

OR

Introduction to Sociology

Natural Science Elective

Humanities Elective

Humanities Elective: Select one course with prefix: ART, BBM 319, COM 245, CUL, DRA, DSN 110, ENG 360, ETN, HIS 230, HUM, IDS, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, TEC 215, VFP 311, VFP 312, and VFP 313.

Electives (or core specialization) (18 credits)

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.