The Associate of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies (AS, IDS) degree program is designed to provide students with opportunities to study within and across academic disciplines, as well as offer enriching and integrated learning experiences. The experiences and insights gained in Interdisciplinary Studies may assist students to further a number of their personal, professional, and academic goals. For more information about the overall requirements of the program and/or other approved minors, please go to the IDS page .

Students who would like to pursue the Associate of Science, IDS must have at least 24 credits available in minor subject areas at SJC, above and beyond General Education requirements.  Requirements for completing the degree program are described below.

Note:  Minors with Fast Tracks would not be applicable for students seeking an Associate’s degree in IDS.

IDS, IT Minor

Compliment your degree with a Minor in Information Technology.

The online Minor in Information Technology at St. Joseph’s College provides students with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to effectively develop and implement information technology solutions for a number of industries including: business, healthcare, government, education, and more. Students that complete the IT minor will be prepared to work in many IT roles such as I.T. Developers, Web Developers, Information and Computer Security Analysts, Computer Network Administrators, and Database Administrators. Throughout the minor, students will have many opportunities to earn several industry leading IT certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and (ISC) ².  Students will also be exposed to emerging technologies, best practices and learn from our expert faculty that all have several years of hands-on experience and are leaders in their fields.

The Associate of Science, IDS general education requirements are compatible for transfer in fulfillment of some of the Bachelor of Science, IDS general education requirements. Upon successful completion of this minor and other degree requirements, students will obtain the Associate of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies.