Interdisciplinary Studies: AS

Associate of Science | 61 credits

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Program Description
The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students of varied interests in a major not currently offered at SLCC. Option 1) Students will complete two blocks of twelve credits from two disciplines (24 total) to build their major. Option 2) Student will create their own major consisting of twenty-four credits. Students in either option must complete thirty-four credits of General Education. Students are required to take the one credit IDS 1050 Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies course and the two-credit IDS 2050 Capstone Course. Students will work closely with an Academic Advisor to certify their path to graduation and transfer.

Career Opportunities
Students of Interdisciplinary Studies have the opportunity to create a major that allows them to transfer or enter the workforce after graduation.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
This is a selective admission program. Degree plan and integrated block of disciplines must be approved by the program Advisor. Students must complete all General Education requirements. Students must complete the 1-credit IDS 1050 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies within their first two semesters, and the 2-credit IDS 2050 Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone course after they have completed two semesters in the program. Students must complete their Capstone Course Project into their ePortfolio. No pass/fail course may be used toward the IDS degree without prior approval.

Enrollment Process for Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
Admission information for SLCC Interdisciplinary Studies Degree is available on the program website at: http://slcc.edu/interdisciplinary-studies/. The program uses a selective admissions process, separate from the general college admissions process, in order to provide a clear pathway to graduation and transfer to USHE institutions. There is no additional cost to apply for this degree.

Students will complete a degree pathway for their major that focuses on graduation and transferability.

Students must meet with the Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies Coordinator for approval of their plan.

2.0 GPA to enter.

Upon Enrollment Students Must Complete the Following:
Students have two options they must choose from in developing their major: Option 1) involves completing two blocks of twenty-four credits from two academic disciplines. Option 2) is to complete twenty-four credits in a specific academic discipline. Both are options are intended to create a major that suits the career and educational interests of the student that is not currently offered at SLCC.

Students must complete the required 34 General Education requirements of SLCC.

Students cannot pursue the Interdisciplinary Studies degree to replace or substitute a current SLCC program.

Students must enroll and complete the one-credit IDS 1050 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies within their first semester at SLCC.

Students must enroll and complete the two-credit IDS 2050 Capstone Course after completing 50 credits of their plan. Additionally, students must complete their Capstone Course Project into their ePortfolio.

No pass/fail course may be used toward the IDS degree without prior approval.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete all General Education courses.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (3 credits)

ELECTIVE COURSES (24 credits)

Elective requirements: Select 24 college-level credits according to option (1) 24 credits from two disciplines or (2) 24 credits overall. Work with the Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator to certify your plan of study.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Interdisciplinary Studies AS: Full-time
Time to completion is four semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Possess a broad understanding of the content and ways-of knowing in a variety of disciplines. [1]
Demonstrate their ability to organize and present ideas in writing according to standard usage. Demonstrate their ability to organize and present ideas verbally according to standard usage. Demonstrate their ability to gather and analyze information and communicate effectively using technology, library resources, and other media. [2]
Approach practical problems by choosing and applying appropriate mathematical techniques. Demonstrate that they can use and interpret information represented as data, graphs, tables and schematics in a variety of disciplines. [3]
Demonstrate that they can reason and argue effectively using available evidence. Demonstrate effective problem solving. Engage in creative thinking, expression, and application. Engage in reflective thinking and expression. Make connections across the disciplines. Apply scientific methods to the inquiry process. [4,5]
Demonstrate that they are informed citizens. Have opportunities to engage in service-learning. Work productively with people from various cultures and backgrounds. Understand the contemporary and historical significance of diversity in American life and can apply that understanding to their daily lives. [6]
Engage with a diverse set of others to produce professional work. Interact competently across cultures. Understand and appreciate human differences. Understand and act on standards of professionalism and civility, including the requirements of the SLCC Student Code. [7]
Use the library and current technology to research and complete their projects. [8,9]