Program Type: Undergraduate
Degree Awarded: Select the degree to view its requirements and two-year plan.
Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
The Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (AAIS) is designed for students who want a college credential that will serve for career advancement, or to prepare for continuing toward a Baccalaureate degree. The program emphasizes a background in liberal arts and integrative learning. Interdisciplinary Studies emphasize the synthesis and integration of knowledge, concepts, and methods from multiple disciplines or areas of study. It involves exploring connections between different disciplines to gain a holistic understanding of complex issues or problems.
When is the AAIS the right degree?
Perhaps you are looking for job advancement or entry into a new job that requires only an Associate's degree. The A.A. degree requires only 61 credit hours and often can be achieved in two years.
Are you only seeking a college degree for personal goals and want the greatest flexibility to pursue your interests? The AAIS program allows you to design your own program and take it at your own pace.
Dr. Rhonda D. Davis
Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
davidr11@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2023
Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Integrative Studies
Career: "From my own experience of growing up with mental adversities, I have become extremely passionate about psychological health. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; upon graduation, I will continue my educational career in a doctoral program. I plan to receive a PsyD and become a licensed clinical psychologist. From there, I aspire to establish a career for myself as a cognitive-behavioral therapist and work with children and adolescents."
Graduating high school while completing two years of college credits has helped Shawn learn and develop a wide variety of skills including critical thinking through analyzing complex issues from multiple perspectives and evaluating different approaches to problem-solving, integrating knowledge and concepts from diverse fields, making connections and find creative solutions that might not be apparent within a single discipline, collaborating with individuals from different backgrounds and areas of expertise, gathering and synthesizing information from various sources, including academic disciplines, methodologies, and research methods, and approach complex problems with flexibility and adaptability from different angles, drawing on knowledge and techniques from various disciplines. Shawn also developed cultural competence by engaging with diverse disciplines and developing an appreciation for different cultures, values, and perspectives. As a future cognitive-behavioral therapist, Shawn will be well-served by her time developing these interdisciplinary skills.
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