The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include allied health, trades and industrial and professional services. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon a student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors, and electives.
Students may enter the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program must be able to solve problems, work with people, multi-task, display a professional appearance, and work with computers. They should also have a strong work ethic, and be responsible, discreet and trustworthy.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program are prepared to work in strategic, high demand industries such as computer technology, business, industrial/engineering, health care, education and public safety. Because of the range of cross-disciplinary training, there are numerous career opportunities associated with this program.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,093.00
Books & Supplies: TBD
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Students must take the following course:
Choose 3 credit hours:
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose 3 credit hours:
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Completion Of One Of The Following Areas Of Concetration
AIS - Air Conditioning Technology
AIS - Allied Health
AIS - Automotive Fundamentals
AIS - Automotive Technology
AIS - Cosmetology
AIS - Diesel Equipment Technology
AIS - Electrical Control Systems
AIS - Electronics Fundamentals
AIS - Industrial Mechanical Systems
AIS - Industrial Systems Technology
AIS - Welding & Joining Technology
AIS - General Studies
Choose 40 additional credit hours of occupational course work from the
following interdisciplinary areas of concentration:
Accounting
Business Management
Business Technology
Computer Support Specialist
Construction Management
Criminal Justice Technology
Cybersecurity
Early Childhood Care and Education.