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Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirements
The Lane College Interdisciplinary AA program mission is to prepare students for employment in entry-level positions. It also provides students with credentials for acceptance to BA degree programs.
AA and AS in INT combine choices from two departments across divisions boundaries leading to an associate degree.
A MAJOR in Interdisciplinary Studies requires 61 CREDIT HOURS
This includes 34-39 credit hours of general education courses and 24-27 hours of individualized, area of interest courses. The student must earn a “C” or better in each major course. The exact program must be established by the student and their designated advisor. Individualized Area of Interest combine courses from two departments across divisions boundaries leading to an associate degree as approved by the INT advisor. No more than 12 hours may be from the same discipline.
Objectives
Students graduating with degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies will:
- 1. Use multiple thinking strategies to examine real-world issues.
- 2. Integrate knowledge and personal abilities to attain a level of competence.
- 3. Understand the importance and influence of diversity.
- 4. Successfully secure employment in entry-level positions; and
- 5. Successfully apply for admission to BA degree programs.
