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The Adult Degree Program is based upon a broad foundation of liberal studies and the completion of a field of emphasis leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. It serves primarily adult students whose work, family, and/or community responsibilities preclude regular attendance in on-campus classes, but who wish to be a part of a supportive community of engaged learners.

Desired Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Interdisciplinary Studies major, a student will demonstrate:

I. Familiarity with the major concepts, theories, and important works of the domain of knowledge represented by:

Natural Sciences and Environmental Issues
Social Sciences
Humanities and Fine Arts
Business and Economics

II. Communication skills as follows:

Ability to give effective oral presentations
Analysis, comprehension, and appreciation of written materials
Writing skills
Technological skills
Numerical skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate skill in intra-group relations

III. Ability to engage in various phases of problem-solving:

Problem identification
Problem diagnosis
Solution development
Decision making
Implementation of the chosen solution and evaluation of results

IV. Skills in information retrieval and management as demonstrated by:

Ability to retrieve and evaluate information from a variety of sources
Demonstration of computer skills
Use of evaluation skills
Presentation of data and information

V. Personal and social development in the following areas:

Awareness of self
Knowledge of own learning style
Knowledge of cultural, racial, gender, and economic diversity
Ability to use persuasion and advocacy skills for social awareness
Demonstration of a world view and an understanding of global interdependence with a willingness to act locally
Development of a life-long learning plan