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Interdisciplinary Studies – Fine Arts & Humanities

Area of Study
By completing the Associate of Arts degree at ̨ʹٷվ, you will lay a strong foundation in critical thinking, oral and written communication, and technology use, preparing you to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. The courses for the fine arts and humanities interdisciplinary area of study cover the diverse disciplines of physical science, mathematics, composition and literature, art, and multiple social sciences—including geography, religion, psychology, political science, sociology, and anthropology.

Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies allows you the versatility to customize your program of study while achieving an Associate of Arts. Often, students enroll in college with no particular major in mind; yet they do have keen areas of enthusiasm for multiple fields. Interdisciplinary Studies satisfy this desire for a degree composed of various disciplines.

After transferring the associate’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies to a four-year institution, you will receive guidance in creating a defined path of coursework that will support your specific interests and potential career opportunities. For example, you might be fascinated by both art and psychology and combine these interests to earn an advanced degree and work as an art therapist.

By completing the Associate of Arts degree at ̨ʹٷվ, you will lay a strong foundation in critical thinking, oral and written communication, and technology use, preparing you to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. The courses for the fine arts and humanities interdisciplinary area of study cover the diverse disciplines of physical science, mathematics, composition and literature, art, and multiple social sciences—including geography, religion, psychology, political science, sociology, and anthropology.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Interdisciplinary Studies – Fine Arts & Humanities
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Arts
Locations
  • Jackson
  • Rankin
  • Raymond
  • Utica
  • Vicksburg
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Orientation 2
English Composition I 3
Quantitative Reasoning 3
Physical Science Survey I 3
Physical Science Survey I Lab 1
Western or World Civilizations I 3
Total Hours 15
Course Hours
English Composition II 3
Physical Science Survey II 3
Physical Science Survey II Lab 1
Western or World Civilizations II 3
ART 1113 or MUS 1113 or DAN 1113 or SPT 2233 3
Intro to Sociology  3
Total Hours 16
Course Hours
Public Speaking I 3
Choose one – ENG 2223 or 2323 or 2423 3
Intro to Philosophy I 3
Introduction to Anthropology 3
General Psychology  3
Total Hours 15
Course Hours
Choose one – ENG 2233 or 2333 or 2433 3
Intro to World Religions 3
Old/New Testament Survey 3
Principles of Geography 3
American State & Local Govt 3
Humanities I 3
Total Hours 18

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .

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Social Sciences Curriculum Coordinator
601-857-3302
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