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The Interdisciplinary Studies major is designed for students pursuing broad areas of study and exploration in any of the areas of emphasis. Option 1 enables students to complete the requirements for the Associates Degree, while option 2 enables students to complete the requirements for the Associates degree and transfer admission requirements to the California State University, University of California, or private and out-of-state universities.
Important: Completion of the CSU or UC patterns does not guarantee admission to any of these institutions. Consult with a counselor for further information.
Program Learning Outcomes for AA Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Arts and Humanities:
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Select, evaluate, and use information to solve problems, investigate and express a point of view, support a conclusion, engage in or assess creative expression, and explicate the intellectual connections between disciplines.
- Use spoken and written language, source material, evidence, and artistic expression to convey an idea or set of facts according to institutional and discipline standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize and interpret multiple points of view and means of expression that emerge from a diverse world of peoples and cultures.
Program Learning Outcomes for AA Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Natural Science and Mathematics:
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Use the scientific method to investigate scientific questions and critically evaluate and effectively communicate scientific data
- Use symbolic, graphical and numerical representation of mathematical ideas to address real world problems
- Critically evaluate scientific information and examine its significance and impact on society and the environment
Program Learning Outcomes for AA Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Analyze Social Science concepts and theories
- Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience
- Produce evidence based arguments