Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Applied Science (AF53)
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 (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, 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 majors, minors and electives.
Employment Opportunities
This program provides flexible employment opportunities yet focused curriculum to prepare students in strategic, high demand industries such as computer technology, business, industrial/engineering, health care, education and public safety. Because of the range of cross-disciplinary training, there are numerous career opportunities associated with this program.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
64 |
70 |
NA |
57 |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
236 |
249 |
NA |
245 |
| Compass |
79 |
62 |
NA |
37 |
| SAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| SAT |
290 |
290 |
NA |
380 |
| ACT |
16 |
14 |
NA |
17 |
| ASSET |
42 |
41 |
39 |
42 |
| PSAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
NA |
145 |
Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum
The curriculum for the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any term. Degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours for completion. The program requires a minimum of 360 contact hours and generally takes 5 terms to complete.
Program Courses
General Education Core (21 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)
Select one (3 credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits)
Select two
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (6 Credits)
Select one
Select one
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)
Select one
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements (40 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $6,100
Fees ($370 per semester): $1,850
Books/Supplies: $2,520
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)