Interdisciplinary Studies
- OVERVIEW
- ADVANTAGES
- REQUIREMENTS
- CAREERS
Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies program combines the strengths of Embry-Riddle's respected position in the aviation and aerospace industry with the freedom to adapt to the changing future of the job market. It allows you to have the stature of an Embry-Riddle education in a degree program you design to match your interests and aspirations. The program requirements include combining three minor areas of study with the core degree requirements to create a custom academic program. Our faculty, advisors and career counselors work with you to meet your career goals, reviewing your progress and interests as you advance through the program. Before graduation you will engage in a capstone experience - an interdisciplinary directed study course or a career related internship position.
The core requirements emphasize effective communication, quantitative skills, global awareness, social responsibility, information technology, critical thinking skills, teamwork, business functional skills, aviation/aerospace industry familiarity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Advantages
- Create a customized program based on your academic interest
- Work closely with expert faculty with industry experience
- Explore career options through internships and co-ops
- Prepare for careers and graduate programs that increasingly cross academic disciplines
Requirements
| Degree Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
General Requirements | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences (including a laboratory) | 6 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences | 6 | |
| HU/SS 300-400 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science -OR- | 3 |
| SP 110 | Introduction to Space Flight -OR- | 3 |
| SS 130 | History of Aviation in America -OR- | 3 |
| IS 100 | Interdisciplinary Studies: Issues in Facing the Future | 3 |
| FAA | Private Pilot Certificate | 3 |
| BA 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MA 222 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21-33 | |
| Enhanced General Education (choose two of the following) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| HU 140-146 | Series | 3 |
| SS 204 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| SS 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SIS 100 | Introduction to Global Security and Intelligence Studies | 3 |
| LAR 101 | Arabic I | 3 |
| LAR 102 | Arabic II | 3 |
| LCH 101 | Chinese I | 3 |
| LCH 102 | Chinese II | 3 |
| LFR 101 | French I | 3 |
| LFR 102 | French II | 3 |
| LGE | German I | 3 |
| LGE | German II | 3 |
| LSP | Spanish I | 3 |
| LSP | Spanish II -OR- | 3 |
| Summer Study Abroad | 6 | |
| Choose on the following: | ||
| HU 330 | Values and Ethics | 3 |
| HU 341 | World Philosophy | 3 |
| HU 345 | Comparative Religions | 3 |
| International Focus | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BA 335 | International Business | 3 |
| HU 335 | Technology and Modern Civilization | 3 |
| SIS 312 | Global Crime and International Justice Systems | 3 |
| SIS 315 | Studies in Global Intelligence I | 3 |
| SIS 317 | Political Change, Revolution, and War | 3 |
| SIS 320 | Topics in Global History, Politics, and Culture | 3 |
| SIS 400 | International Security and Globalization | 3 |
| SIS 415 | Studies in Global Intelligence II | 3 |
| SS 327 | International Relations | 3 |
| SS 333 | U.S.-Asian Relations | 3 |
| SS 340 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 3 |
| IS 399 | Cooperative Education -OR- | 3 |
| Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30-33 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 | |
Careers
The program develops graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit who cross boundaries, make creative connections, and become leaders in aviation, aerospace and related industries. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree responds to the need for graduates with training in areas such as technology, global studies and cross-cultural relations. Combining three chosen areas of study with the core requirements leads to exciting careers in fields including:
- Accident Investigation
- Airport Operations and Management
- Aviation/Aerospace Business
- Commissioned Officer in U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force
- Global Technology
- Helicopter Pilot and Operations
- Industrial Security
- International Business and Communications
