Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
This Interdisciplinary Studies Degree redefines the general education for the 21st Century, and students at Kentucky State University. Interdisciplinary Studies enhances students’ global awareness and critical thinking skills and fosters solutions to numerous global issues. Aligned with the University’s Mission, "Provide transformative educational experiences to prepare graduates for making meaningful contributions to society..." The Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary studies degree provides excellent preparation for finishing a baccalaureate degree.
Two options for the this degree include the traditional pathway below and the STEM+ option.
Academic Requirements:
- Grade-point average of at least 2.0 overall.
- 30-31 credit hours of general education core are included in the total 60 credits. Students must earn a "C" or higher in ENG 101 and ENG 102.
- Certificates and minors are encouraged to fit scholar career or professional development interests.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | |
| EDU 118 | Intro. to University Learning | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Comp I | 3 |
| COM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MAT 111 | Acceler. Contemp. Mathematics | 3 |
| NATURAL Sciences Block | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Life Science | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| Chemistry in Context | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chem I Laboratory |
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| Survey Gen/Organic/Biochemi | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 (Spring) | ||
| ENG 102 | English Comp II | 3 |
| ARTS Block | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Art | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| HUMANITIES Block | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Responsiveness | ||
| Business and Society | ||
| Intro to African American Hist | ||
| Western Civilization | ||
| Select one General Education Social Science Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Prin of Economics I | ||
| Financial Literacy | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 3 (Fall) | ||
| BEHAVIORAL Science Block | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Hours | 3 | |
| Term 4 (Spring) | ||
| Select one General Educational Global/Civic Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Global Perspect Ag/Food/Env | ||
| American Civil Rights Movement | ||
| American Government | ||
| World Politics | ||
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |