General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies
General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies
The courses that fulfill the Interdisciplinary Studies area of emphasis stem from the liberal arts/studies perspective by providing a breadth of knowledge and examining a diverse array of academic disciplines. The coursework is designed to enable students to: explore how knowledge across multiple disciplines is interrelated; think critically and creatively; write and speak clearly, coherently, and thoughtfully; read, understand, and evaluate all forms of text; evaluate the positive value and essential role of diversity, and formulate their own goals for continued learning and inquiry based on a foundation of intellectual curiosity. The program aligns well with and provides future elementary or special teachers with the foundational knowledge needed to become effective educators.
To obtain an AA in General Studies degree with an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies, students are required to:
- Complete Moorpark College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- Complete a minimum of 18 units in the area of emphasis. Each course in the area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better (or a "P"). Courses in the area of emphasis may also be used to fulfill general education requirements, but the units may count only once.
Note: Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken “Pass/No-Pass”; therefore, it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade.
3. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students intending to transfer will need to complete 60 CSU or UC transferable units.
4. Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA).
5. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
NOTE: Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are advised to choose courses that meet the lower division major preparation and general education requirements for their chosen university in consultation with a college counselor.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select and complete at least 18 units from the following | ||
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| ARTH M100 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| or ARTH M100H | Honors: Understanding Art | |
| ARTH M130 | History of Art: Asian | 3 |
| ARTH M150 | History of Western Art: Modern through Contemporary | 3 |
| BIOL M01 | Introduction to Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL M16 & M16L | Human Biology and Human Biology Lab | 3, 1 |
| CD M02 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| or PSY M04 | Child Psychology | |
| or PSY M07 | Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) | |
| CD M03 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 |
| or CD M03H | Honors: Child, Family, and Community | |
| CD M05 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CD/EDU M08 | Children's Art within a Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| CD M10 | Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| or ENGL M40 | Children's Literature | |
| CD M23 | Health, Safety, & Nutrition | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
| DANC M24 & MUS M24 | Introduction to Dance Education and Introduction to Music Education | 1.5, 1.5 |
| EDU M02 | Introduction to Elementary Teaching | 3 |
| EDU M08 | Children's Art within a Multicultural Perspective | 3 |
| EDU M10 | Developing Literacy in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| or ENGL C1003H | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | |
| ENGL M13A | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M13B | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M15A | Survey of English Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M15B | Survey of English Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M30A | Masterpieces of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL M30B | Masterpieces of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL M40 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| GEOG M03 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG M03H | Honors: World Regional Geography | |
| GEOL M121 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M131 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M150 | World History: From Prehistory to 1500 | 3 |
| MATH M10 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH M11 | College Algebra for the Liberal Arts | 3 |
| MATH M12 | Mathematical Reasoning for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| MUS M08 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| or MUS M08H | Honors: Music Appreciation | |
| PHSC M01 & M01L | Principles of Physical Science and Principles of Physical Science Laboratory | 3, 1 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| or SOC M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| THA M01 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| or THA M01H | Honors: Introduction to Theatre | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for the Area of Emphasis | 18 | |
| Moorpark College General Education Pattern | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0- 18 | |
| Elective Units | 18 - 36 | |
| OR | ||
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0 - 18 | |
| Elective Units | 8 - 26 | |
| Total Units for the AA Degree | 60 | |