Interdisciplinary Studies, AA

UMA Associate Degree Requirements:

• Minimum 61 Credit Hours 
• Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00 
• 15 Credit Hours of Residency Courses 
• 9 Credits of Major Residency Courses 
• Minimum G.P.A. in the Major: 2.00

Program Major Requirements (39 Credit Hours):

Fine Arts:

Choose one of the following 3 CR: 

• ARC XXX, ARH XXX, ART XXX, DRA XXX, ENG 351W , ENG 452W , MUS XXX, MUH XXX

Complete one of the following introductory courses 3 CR:

• COL 123 - Learning & the College Community  or  HON 208 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies  or INT 208 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies 

Interdisciplinary Coursework 27 CR: 

• Complete 6 credits of any 300-level or higher courses
• Complete 21 credits of any 100-level or higher courses electives

Humanities: 

Choose one course from the following 3 CR:

• AME XXX, ARH XXX, ASL XXX, ENG XXX (not ENG 101 , ENG 210W , ENG 317W ), FRE XXX, HTY XXX, MUH XXX, PHI XXX, SPA XXX, REL XXX, WGS XXX

Social Science:

Choose one of the following 3 CR:

• ANT XXX, ECO XXX, JUS XXX, POS XX, PSY XXX, SOC XXX, SSC XXX

General Education Requirements (22 Credit Hours):

Written Communication:

• ENG 101 - College Writing  3 CR

Oral Communication:

• Any approved course 3 CR*

Quantitative Literacy:

• Any approved course 3 CR*

Natural Science:

• Any approved course 4 CR*

Humanities:

• Any approved course 3 CR*

Computer Literacy and Information Literacy:

• Any approved course 3 CR*

Social Science:

• Any approved course 3 CR*

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen.  To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy.  The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements.  To learn more, visit  www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/

Advising Note:

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.