Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program
AF53 - 201712
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies allows customization of the program of study based on each student's academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student's goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school's existing majors, minors, and electives.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
5 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow, Dawson, Online.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
General Education Core – Total of 21 Hours
Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 6 Hours
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 6 Hours
Area III – Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours
Area III – Natural Sciences or Additional Math – Choose 3+ Hours
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours
Interdisciplinary Studies - Choose 40 Hours
General Studies
Any course from Areas I-IV
Additional Core Courses:
Occupational Introductory Courses:
Healthcare Program-Specific Pathways for selective admission programs
Pre-Dental Hygiene Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
Area III
Area IV
Additional Course Requirements:
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take 24 additional hours from General Studies.
Pre-Radiologic Technology Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
| Any-Social-Behavior-Sciences-Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area III
Area IV
| Any Humanities Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements:
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for ALHS | 2 |
| | |
| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| And | |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| | |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| And | |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | |
| Any 1 Core Course from Areas I-IV | |
| Or | |
| The Additional Core Courses List | |
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take ENGL 1102 or SPCH 1101, an additional Area II course, and 34 additional hours from General Studies.
Pre-Health Information Management Tech. Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
| Any-Social-Behavior-Sciences-Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area III
Choose 6 Hours
Area IV
| Any Humanities Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements:
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take ENGL 1102 or SPCH 1101, an additional Area II course, and 34 additional hours from General Studies.
Pre-Surgical Technology Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
| Any-Social-Behavior-Sciences-Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Area III
Area IV
| Any Humanities Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements:
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for ALHS | 2 |
| | |
| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| And | |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| | |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| And | |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | |
| BIOL 2117 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| And | |
| BIOL 2117L | Introductory Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| | |
| Any 1 Core Course from Areas I-IV | |
| Or | |
| The Additional Core Courses List | |
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take ENGL 1102 or SPCH 1101, an additional Area II course, and 30 additional hours from General Studies.
Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
Area III
Area IV
| Any Humanities Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements:
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take ENGL 1102 or SPCH 1101, an additional Area II course, and 29 additional hours from General Studies.
Pre-Associate of Science in Nursing* Requirements
Core Courses:
Area I
Area II
Area III
Area IV
| Any Humanities Option | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements:
To complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, a student must take ENGL 1102 or SPCH 1101, an additional Area II course, and 34 additional hours from General Studies.
Total Credit Hours: 61
*This program has been granted Initial Approval from the GA Board of Nursing and SACSCOC approval.
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 61 hours in the above areas