Interdisciplinary Studies Online Associate Degree
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.
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.