Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Degree Requirements
All requirements for the distance degree program are the same as those for the same degree on campus. Distance degree program students are subject to all ASC policies, deadlines and graduation requirements, except as noted below.
- You will be required to complete 30 Adams State College semester credits which may be met by completing approved ASC Distance Learning courses listed on the website or other publications.
- Course credits earned through the distance degree program are entered on the student record without distinction between on-campus and off campus courses.
- ASC credits earned in off-campus courses are considered to be the same as those earned in on-campus courses for the purpose of meeting residency or other requirements in degree programs of the institution.
Description and Title
The student and advisor must submit for approval to the Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs a title and description for the Interdisciplinary Studies Major. All parties must agree on the title and description submitted. See Format.
Writing Proficiency
All Interdisciplinary Study Students must submit a writing portfolio to their Advisor by the end of the seventh week of the next-to-last semester prior to graduation.
Technology Proficiency Requirement/Met by completing:
BUS 120 - Business Computer Applications I or
CSCI 100 - Introduction to Computers or
Equivalent transfer course
Degree Program Total Credit Requirements
- General Education 38 hrs.
- Interdisciplinary Studies Major
(20 credits two academic disciplines) - 40 credits - Electives - 42 credits
Note: Degree must include 42 upper-division (300/400 level) semester-hour credits. To receive credit, all course grades must be passing, C or better. This includes all general education courses. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken with ASC.
Interdisciplinary Studies majors must complete 20 semester credits from two academic disciplines.
- Academic Discipline 1 - 20 credits
- Academic Discipline 2 - 20 credits
Electives
42 semester credits may be approved transfer credits or courses taken from ASC. (Recommended courses that would compliment the major.)
Total semester hours required for graduation: 120
