Interdisciplinary Studie

SJC’s online Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program provides exciting opportunities for students to explore perspectives within and across programs. Rather than be limited to one discipline, IDS students get to challenge boundaries and expand worldviews.

Today’s businesses are seeking employees who can understand diverse viewpoints, bring together wide-ranging perspectives, and master complex problems. The IDS program will assist students to achieve these personal and professional goals, and prepare them for multiple career paths.

Students can choose a minor from the options listed below.

Students Pursuing Associate’s Degrees, IDS (Detailed Requirements):

Program Outcomes for AS, IDS are as follows:

• Acquire various bodies of knowledge and competencies, and deepen insight within and across academic disciplines.
• Demonstrate critical writing, thinking, calculating, and communication proficiencies.
• Critique and integrate varying worldviews across fields of study.
• Understand the foundation of ethical and professional standards, including those specific to areas of study.
• Develop a foundation for lifelong learning.
• Obtain the credential or degree needed to advance or enter professional careers.