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Interdisciplinary Degrees are becoming more popular, as both students and educational institutions realize that students with broad bases of knowledge in a variety of fields are desirable as employees. An Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is a structured, two-year degree program designed to expose students to numerous areas of study. These programs give students an opportunity to explore a particular area of interest from more than one point of view. For example, students who are interested in criminal justice could complete an interdisciplinary course of study by taking courses in social work, community services, and human development, along with their core criminal justice classes. The objective of an interdisciplinary degree is to expose students to a particular issue from numerous points of view or theoretical areas. Most colleges that offer interdisciplinary degrees have numerous structured programs to choose from; this is fundamentally different from a general studies degree, in which a student may choose to take any approved classes over and above their core general education requirements. Students who choose to build their field of study with an interdisciplinary approach will find themselves exposed to information from numerous areas of study that are related to their main field of interest, thus leading to a fuller and richer college experience and base of knowledge.

Example Courses

• Environmental Studies
• Community and Human Services
• Environmental Economics

Potential Industries

• Criminal Justice
• Business Management
• Environmental Conservation

Colleges Offering Degree

• State University of New York, Empire State College
• Western Kentucky University
• Liberty University Online