The B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Daytona Beach Campus prepares graduates to become corporate leaders in a dynamic, global landscape. With a strong foundation in general education and interdisciplinary inquiry, the program offers students the flexibility to customize their degree. By focusing on the student's strengths and interests, students select three minors or two minors and an area of focus. Through a truly interdisciplinary core that integrates the humanities, technology, and sciences, students learn to think critically, connect ideas across disciplines, communicate effectively, and adapt to rapidly changing career environments, preparing them to become innovative leaders in their chosen fields.
At the Worldwide Campus, the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies provides students the opportunity to design a customized program that connects science, technology and humanity. Graduates can pursue careers in aviation, aerospace, international business, communication or related fields. Core courses focus on strengthening communication and analytical skills, while the interdisciplinary structure allows students to select a minor area of study that expands their knowledge and global perspective.
The program is part of the Air University-Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC Category I), which allows Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate degree holders to enroll.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
Communicate disciplinary concepts through written, digital, and oral presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Evaluate problems or challenges within a career field related to their minors.
Use digitally-enabled technology to interpret data.
Apply meaningful interdisciplinary research to a capstone project or document that correctly uses an approved documentation system.
Synthesize information from various disciplines related to their minors into a comprehensive understanding.
CPSC 118 - Fundamentals of Computer Programming, ENGR 115 - Introduction to Computing for Engineers, BUAN 125 - Foundations in Business Data Analytics, CPSC 223 - Scientific Programming in C, or CYBR 235 - Computer and Network Technologies
3
100-Level MATH/STAT/CPSC/DSCI (dependent on scores/transfer/minors)
200-Level MATH/STAT/CPSC/DSCI (dependent on scores/transfer/minors)
3
Humanities/Social Sciences - Lower or Upper Level
3
Semester Hours
15
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Two
Fall
Requirements
Credits
COMM 221 - Technical Communication, COMM 222 - Business Communication, or COMM 223 - Intelligence Communication
3
Physical/Life Sciences with Lab
3
Humanities/Social Sciences - Upper Level
3
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 2 Course
3
Semester Hours
15
Spring
Requirements
Credits
Physical/Life Sciences
3
Global Force Elective
3
Philosophical Perspectives
3
Minor 3 or Breadth Area Course
3
Research Methods (Must be completed before COIN 396 or HUMN 490)
3
Semester Hours
15
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Three
Fall
Requirements
Credits
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 2 Course
3
Enhanced Communication
3
Global Focus
3
Minor 3 or Breadth Area Course
3
Semester Hours
15
Spring
Requirements
Credits
Enhanced Communication
3
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 2 Course
3
Minor 3 or Breadth Area Course
3
Semester Hours
15
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Four
Fall
Requirements
Credits
Enhanced Communication
3
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 1 Course
3
Minor 2 Course
3
HUMN 490 - Senior Thesis or COIN 396 - Co-Operative Education (if COIN 396 had not been taken or GPA is too low for COIN)*
3
Semester Hours
15
Spring
Requirements
Credits
Minor 2 Course
3
Minor 2 Course
3
Minor 3 Course
3
Minor 3 or Breadth Area Course
3
Minor 3 or Breadth Area Course * or Minor 1 or 2 Course
3
Semester Hours
15
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
*
Capstone COIN 396/397 can be taken in any semester, but students must have completed a Research Methods course first.
**
Minor and Breadth Areas can borrow up to 9 credits of courses. Two upper level courses are required for each Minor or Breadth Area.
Worldwide Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
36
Core Requirements
30
Minor/Breadth/Specialization Area
45-54
Open Electives
0-9
Total Credits
120
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including at least 40 credit hours of upper-level (300-400 level) coursework. Students enrolled in the Worldwide Undergraduate Online program may complete the degree in 20 terms, or approximately four years, assuming full-time enrollment and continuous progress. Students pursuing this undergraduate degree must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 for all work completed at the University. The courses required to earn this degree are listed below.
Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students are responsible for ensuring that all prerequisite and degree requirements are satisfied prior to enrollment in advanced coursework. The suggested plan of study is provided as a guide. A student's actual plan of study may vary based on term of admission, course availability, transfer credit, and other academic considerations. Students should consult with their academic advisor to develop an individualized plan of study.
Students must complete two or three approved minors and a specialty area of related coursework as part of the degree requirements. Because the number of credit hours required for each minor varies, some combinations may result in total degree requirements exceeding 120 credit hours. Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select minors and a specialty area that align with their academic interests, career goals, and University graduation requirements, including the minimum upper-level credit hour requirement.
CPSC 109 - Introduction to Computers and Applications, CPSC 123 - Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis, or CYBR 235 - Computer and Network Technologies
3
Semester Hours
6
Term 5
Requirements
Credits
Mathematics
3
Mathematics
3
Semester Hours
6
Total Credits
Total Hours for All Requirements: 30
Year Two
Term 1
Requirements
Credits
Physical/Life Sciences
3
Physical/Life Sciences
3
Semester Hours
6
Term 2
Requirements
Credits
ASCI 202 - Introduction to Aeronautical Science or HIST 130 - History of Aviation in America
