Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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1 Certificate, Degree, and Learning Options

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About Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Delta College understands that students’ interests don’t always fit cleanly into one box. Interdisciplinary Studies allows you to combine subjects from different fields, giving you the flexibility to build a plan that’s best for you.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is designed for students interested in cultural activities and artistic expression. Courses cover subjects like art, anthropology, foreign languages, history, economics, literature, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and theatre.

Leaning Outcomes

  • Intro to Arts
  • Intro to Humanities
  • Intro to Social Sciences
  • Four-Year Preparation
  • Field Exploration
  • Academic Transition
  • Interdiscipline Awareness
  • Degree Readiness
Interests and Skills Match

Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Interdisciplinary Studies - Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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Certificate, Degree and Other Learning Options

Interdisciplinary Studies, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Option, AA

The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences option is designed for the student who desires a broad exposure to the development of human culture and social organization through exploration of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and how each area influences and supports the other at the Associate Degree level. Courses in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences option are those which focus on the cultural activities and artistic expressions, as well as the organizational principles and patterns of human beings. Such courses include introductory or integrative courses in arts, anthropology, foreign languages, history, economics, literature, music, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion, and theatre. These courses are designed to help the student develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them.

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Program Details
Associate Degree
60 Units
Online Eligible

Mathematics and Science Option

Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics and Science is designed for students interested in health sciences or careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Courses range from math to natural sciences, and will help you understand science as a human endeavor, including both the power and limitations of scientific inquiry.

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Business Option


Interdisciplinary Studies in Business is designed for students preparing for a career in business or to transfer to a four-year college or university. Courses cover subjects like accounting, business, computer information systems, economics, law, and mathematics. Students planning to transfer to a California State University can pursue an Associate Degree for Transfer, giving you high-priority admission and other benefits.

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