AA-Interdisciplinary Studies
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Program Code
AA-INTRDISP
Program Title
AA-Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Level
Undergraduate Level
Degree
Associate of Arts
Department
Distance Education Program
No
Program Description
The Associate Degree in interdisciplinary studies provides students with a general education consisting of courses in English language and literature, philosophy, theology, fine arts, and the social and the natural sciences. This curriculum includes courses that help students to acquire the habits and skills needed for the pursuit of knowledge, to learn the methods of research, to understand ideas, to think critically, to interpret and evaluate judgments and to communicate with others. The degree also provides a strong foundation for students to continue their studies at the bachelor’s level.
Certification/Licensure Exam
No
National Certification/Licensure Eligibility
No
Majors will analyze and evaluate principles of ethics and social justice.
Majors will apply aesthetic, quantitative and scientific reasoning in their academic work.
Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary historical, philosophical, literary and theological themes of the humanities.
Majors will demonstrate knowledge of the primary theories, methods and practices of the social sciences.
Majors will read, write and speak with clarity, originality and persuasiveness across a variety of contexts.