Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate of Arts
Program Philosophy and Objectives
This two-year program is intended for those students who wish to gain a broad background in liberal studies. The Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree provides a well-rounded academic foundation and exposes students to several specialized areas of study, with the option to transition into any four-year degree program at Wilmington University.
Program of Study
The Associate of Arts degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies includes courses in English composition, social studies, mathematics, science, and the humanities. Students are encouraged to structure a core specialization, consisting of 18 credit hours in an area of interest.
Sixty (60) total credit hours are required for degree completion.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements (42 credits)
A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for ENG 121, ENG 122, ENG 131, and MAT 205.
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
OR
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| CTA 210 | Intro to Technology | 3 |
| OR | |
| CTA 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| FIN 101 | Financial Literacy | 3 |
| HIS 300 | World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| OR | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
Fine Art Elective: Select one course with prefix: ART, DRA, LIT, or MUS.
Natural Science Elective: (SCI 308 excluded)
Electives (or core specialization) (18 credits)
Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.