Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Purpose

The Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours composed of general education requirements and core elective hours. This degree provides students with a broad-based education that promotes critical thinking skills and allows for an opportunity to make an informed choice in educational preferences.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate general knowledge and application of Biblical and theological issues and principles.
  2. Exhibit a foundation in general education knowledge and skills.
  3. Possess the ability to pursue further study or serve in various roles in the church or society.

Major Requirements

Recommended courses for Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Biblical Studies, Health and Wellness

Item #
Title
Hours
2 - 3
1
Sub-Total Hours
9-10

Humanities and Fine Arts

Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
9

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Item #
Title
Hours
3
Sub-Total Hours
7

Science and Mathematics

Item #
Title
Hours
3 - 4
Sub-Total Hours
3-4

Technology

Item #
Title
Hours
3
Sub-Total Hours
3

Culture

Item #
Title
Hours
3
Sub-Total Hours
3

Core Elective Requirement (27 hours)

To fulfill the multidisciplinary core requirement, students must complete a minimum of nine (9) semester hours distributed across three (3) different academic disciplines. These nine hours must include at least nine (9) hours of upper-division coursework.

Only courses approved by the department chair of each respective discipline will satisfy this requirement.

Sub-Total Hours
27

Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, core requirements, major, minor or free electives.

Total Hours
61-63