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Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A.


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Ordinarily, a student selects an academic program with specific major or minor, but there may be special circumstances in which a student wants to explore their diverse interests without being confined to a single discipline. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students who are undecided on a specific major, are exploring new fields, or want to combine areas of study not traditionally offered as a single program. This may be accomplished through an Interdisciplinary Studies program that varies from other majors or minors listed in departments. Requests must be made with the Academic Affairs Office before permission is granted to develop an Interdisciplinary Studies A.A. 


This associate of arts program is designed to integrate an interdisciplinary core of studies with a student’s selection of elective courses across multiple disciplines.

General University Course Requirements


The following courses are required for all bachelor level degrees: 36-39 credits

Fine Arts: 3 credits


Any studio-based fine arts course (ART, MUS, DRMA), or ENG 206A , or ENG 206B  

Laboratory Science: 4 credits


Any laboratory science course except CHEM 105

Social Sciences: 3 credits


Any social science course (ECON, POSC, SOC, PSY)

Humanities: 3 credits


PHIL 310W REL 320W , any HIS course, or any literature-based ENG course. 

Mathematics: 3-5 credits


Any college-level MATH course or SOC 220  

World Language: 3-4 credits


Any world language course

Technology: 3 credits


Any CPSC course or BADM 230 BIOL 482 ,  ENG 452 ENSC 321 ART 370 NURS 304 ED 343   

Free Electives: 21-24 credits


60 credits total


14 credits must be earned at Heritage University.

36 credits must be earned in traditinally graded courses; a maximum of 12 credits may be earned in courses with a pass grade.

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