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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