Interdisciplinary Studies AAS
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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student's academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours. Areas of concentration include business and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student's goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school's existing degree, diplomas and certificates.
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE - 21 semester hours
General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 6 Credit Hours
Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required
Choose One Additional Area I Course
General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
(Choose Two of the Following)
General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 6 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
Other 3 hours can be any Area III Course
*All Natural Sciences require lecture and lab taken as co-requisites
General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements - 40 semester hours
Complete One of the Following Tracks:
Business and Technical Track
Choose any course with any of the following prefixes (40 hours required):
ACCT
BUSN
COMP
LOGI
MGMT
MKTG
SCMA
UAST
*Coursework in other disciplines may be approved. Students should work with a faculty advisor to strategically select courses to design a program that suits a specific career path.
Health Track
General Education Track
Total Credit Hours: 61