Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers adult learners an opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. Sixteen credits of the requirements for this program may be earned by receiving academic credit for their experience and knowledge in the work force. An individual program of study is set up based on their life experiences and career goals.

The vast majority of graduates from this program continue to work at their job full time during the day and complete their class studies during the evening hours.

Why the Interdisciplinary Studies Program?

The Interdisciplinary Studies program is one of the very few programs enabling individuals to earn college credit and obtain a degree for achieving a level of proficiency in a trade or occupation through actual work experience.

Earn Credit For Life Experiences

• Student will earn at least 62 college credits.
• Sixteen of those credits can be earned by documenting in a portfolio what you have learned by experience.
• College, post-secondary technical school, and military - ACE approved credits earned previously, may also count.
• A minimum of 16 credits must be earned through coursework at Hawkeye Community College.
• Students must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in an occupation or related occupations.

Transfer Information

Hawkeye's Industrial and Engineering Technology Department has a block articulation agreement with the University of Northern Iowa Department of Industrial Technology to transfer both general education and technical credits. For more information on transferring credits, talk to a program advisor.

Award - AAS