Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts Degree Program

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in arts and sciences plus additional knowledge in an "Areas of Emphasis." This degree is designed for students who wish to explore different disciplines (subject areas) before deciding on a definite major program prior to transferring to a four-year university, or for students who may not be planning to transfer but wish to earn a degree in a particular area of study that interests them.

Note: A minimum grade of C is required in all courses applied to any area of emphasis in this major.

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are cautioned that this degree may not meet all of the lower division requirements for transfer into a particular major; however, through careful educational planning with a counselor, this degree would offer a solid foundation in the transfer process. Students should consult with a coun selor for specific information regarding their intended major at their target transfer institution.

Degree Requirements

1. Complete Residency, Scholarship, Basic Compe-tency, Specific Area, and General Education require-ments for the Skyline College Associate Degree
1. Meet the Basic Competency requirements in Writing/Reading, Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning, and Information Literacy
2. Meet the Specific Area requirements in American History and Institutions, English, Physical Education and Ethnic and Cultural Diversity
3. Complete Skyline General Education Requirements
2. Successfully Complete 18 units in one of the following areas of emphasis

AREAS OF EMPHASIS FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES MAJOR

Arts and Humanities

This area of emphasis integrates the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will analyze and evaluate the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in cultural and artistic creation.

Health and Physical Education

The health, family and consumer science, physical education and psychology courses emphasize theoretical and practical knowledge for maintenance of physical and mental health. The physical education and intercollegiate athletic courses provide students with the opportunity to develop active and healthy life styles.

Letters and Science

This area of emphasis integrates the study of the world around us by developing analytical skills needed to understand the physical world and the human beings who occupy it, including the artifacts they produce.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

This area of emphasis studies the systems and institutions human beings in various cultures develop to organize their lives in both individual and group settings.

Social and Natural Sciences

This area of emphasis integrates the study and application of scientific methodology from two perspectives, that of the social sciences which consider the human world in several aspects, and that of the natural sciences which consider the world in its physical and biological aspects.