Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration (Non-Certification), Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 4 | |
| Technical/Vocational Credits | 18-42 | |
| Major Courses | 36 | |
| Electives | 0-20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- The 36 upper-division credit hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement.
- CIP Code: 30.9999
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language/Philosophy/Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Fund of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Component Option Course from Approved List | 3 | |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Select one of the following Jaguar Tracks IV: 2 | 1 | |
| Jaguar Tracks IV: Business | ||
| Jaguar Tracks IV | ||
| Jaguar Tracks IV | ||
| Jag Tracks-Social Sciences | ||
| Subtotal: | 4 | |
| Technical/Vocational Credits | ||
| En bloc Credits | 18-42 | |
| Subtotal: | 18-42 | |
| Major Courses (Taken at A&M-SA) | ||
| Select three of the fours following tracks: | 36 | |
| Subtotal: | 36 | |
| Electives | ||
| As needed to complete 120 credit hours required | 0-20 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 1
Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
Jag Track III and IV (3101 and 4101) must be in the same discipline and must be from one of the student’s selected concentrations.
Tracks
EC, SPED, Bilingual
Select four of the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 3307 | Child and Adolescent Development as it Impacts Instruction | 3 |
| EDEC 4314 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| EDEC 4315 | Social & Emotional Development | 3 |
| EDSE 3345 | Survey of Exceptional Individuals | 3 |
| EDEC 4316 | Assessment of Young Children | 3 |
| EDBL 3315 | Second Language Acquisition and Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDRG 3315 | Early Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| EDBL 3320 | Tests and Meas in Bilg and ESL | 3 |
| EDBL 3311 | Foundations of Bilingual Educ | 3 |
Health and Wellness
Select four of the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDHL 3331 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| EDHL 3335 | Drug Education | 3 |
| EDKN 4324 | Exercise in Chronic Disease and Disabilities | 3 |
| EDHL 3383 | Women's Health | 3 |
| EDHL 4342 | Prgrm Plan for Hlth Promotion | 3 |
| EDKN 4320 | Motor Dev and Motor Learning | 3 |
Business Management
Select four of the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CISA 3358 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 3311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKTG 3311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BCOM 3304 | Bus Communication | 3 |
| ACCT 3301 | Accounting for Non-Accnt Mjrs | 3 |
| BLAW 3341 | Business Law | 3 |
Psychology & Sociology
Select four of the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3305/SOCI 3311 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3321 | Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | Gender Issues | 3 |
| SOCI 4362 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 3370 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| PSYC 3324 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.