Interdisciplinary Studies Online Associate Degree

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The Online Interdisciplinary Studies A.A. Degree program at NAU Canada Online is designed to connect your work and life experience to a degree program that will help to advance your professional goals. You can transfer your prior training, education, and experience into a personalized degree program that focuses on developing essential in-demand employment skills in combination with a career specialization. Graduates of this program are encouraged to continue into bachelor’s degree programs in Interdisciplinary Studies or Management.

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Online Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Program Overview

The online Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts degree program will help you build a successful foundation that prepares you for entrepreneurial or employment opportunities in a variety of specialization areas.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Communicate (written and verbally) in a manner that is effective in all employment scenarios.
  • Evaluate evidence to build original, logical arguments or solve problems.
  • Evaluate effective teamwork in diverse groups and situations.
  • Recognize how knowledge from a variety of disciplines can be used to create effective solutions in the workplace.
  • Develop a focused skill set based on a chosen specialization.

Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Classes and Curriculum

The Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree program consists of three class requirements: major core, open electives, and specialization. These classes total 90 credits.

All academic courses are 100% online and subject to minimum class size requirements.

General Education

43.5 credits

Open Electives

22.5 credits

Specialty Courses

18 credits

Culminating Capstone

6 credits

Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.

Online Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Specializations

  • Aviation Management
  • Communications
  • Business
  • Management
  • Foreign Language
  • Information Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Strategic Security

Online Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Tuition and Fees

Learn more about our undergraduate tuition schedule.

Online Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree Career Outcomes

Employers say they are looking for graduates who can communicate effectively, solve problems, and work as part of a team, and the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree builds your skills in these areas. The online Interdisciplinary Studies associate degree helps you develop the in-demand employment skills you need to start or advance your career in a variety of roles and industries including:

  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Management
  • Communications
  • Information Technology
  • Construction
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources
  • Customer Service

Who Is a Good Candidate for the Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree?

  • Students who want to leverage prior education, training, and experience to seek a promotion or transition to a new career. Or, those with multiple interests seeking to broaden their knowledge base in a variety of general education topics
  • Professionals with prior education or experience who seek to earn a degree in order to advance or change careers
  • Adults who wish to enhance their professional skill sets

Course Listing (90 Credits)

Communication

EN1150     Composition I

EN1300     Composition II

EN2100     Speech OR
EN2150     Interpersonal Professional Communication

Science

SC Science Elective

Mathematics

MA1500     Intermediate Algebra OR
MA2050     College Algebra

Humanities/Behavioral/Social Science

Humanities/Behavioral/Social Science Elective

General Education

CS1201     Juggling College, Life, and Career: Set Up for Success!  OR
CS1203     Bridge to Success:  Creating Your Future at NAU!

CS1301      Do the Numbers! Achieving College and Career Success

CS2086     Career Path Planning

Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.