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AF53 Associate of Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 61

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The degree requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more tracks). Available tracks include (1) business / computer information systems, (2) health sciences, (3) technical / industrial and professional services, and (4) general education. 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 existing degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

Degree Requirements

General Education Core Curriculum: 21 Semester Credit Hours

Program Track: 40 Semester Credit Hours

Note: All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to create a program of study with a program advisor. While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

Area I Language Arts/Communication - 6 credit hours

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3
 
Select one of the following
 
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3
ENGL 1105Workplace and Technical Commun

3
SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

ENGL 1101: Required

Area II Social /Behavioral Sciences - 6 credit hours

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3
 
Select one of the following
 
ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
HIST 1111World History I

3
HIST 1112World History II

3
HIST 2111U.S. History I

3
HIST 2112U.S. History II

3
POLS 1101American Government

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 6 to 7 credit hours

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Elective - Choose one: (Required)

3
 
MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reason.

3
MATH 1111College Algebra

3
 
Select 3 or 4 credit hours from the following

6
 
MATH 1113Precalculus

3
MATH 1127Intro to Statistics

3
BIOL 1111Biology I

3
BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I

1
CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 1151LSurvey Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1
CHEM 1211Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1211LChem Lab I

1
PHYS 1110Conceptual Physics

3
PHYS 1110LConceptual Physics Lab

1

Area IV Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 credit hours

Select one of the following
 
ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
ENGL 2130American Literature

3
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Program Track 40 Semester Credit Hours

Select one of the following tracks: (1) business / computer information systems, (2) health sciences, (3) technical / industrial and professional services, and (4) general education.

Business and Computer Information Systems Track

Health Sciences Track

Technical and Industrial and Professional Services Track

General Education Track