890 - Interdisciplinary Studies (BTech)

• Students must complete 18 credit hours in a core area during the first two years of the program; most associate degrees will satisfy this.

• Students must also satisfy a minimum of 12 credit hours in each of two academic concentrations during the junior and senior years. Courses satisfying these requirements are identified and categorized by prefix.

• The program affords students the opportunity to design and complete a rigorous, yet flexible interdisciplinary course of study in technology-based disciplines.

• The program will provide an avenue by which students can pursue precise career interests that cannot be accommodated within typical majors.

• With appropriate advisement, graduates will be well prepared to enter and succeed in a wide range of technology-based careers.

Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed; 0 percent continued their education.

The nature of the program allows for many occupational opportunities. Some of the more common interest areas are as follows:

• Technical writer

• Health office manager

• Sales engineer

• Logistician

• Purchasing manager (i.e., for a hospital)

• Health and safety engineer

• Cost estimator

• Training and development specialist

• Computer systems analyst

• Occupational health and safety specialist

• Graphic designer

• Self-employed

Employment Statistics

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact the Office of Accessibility Services by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.