Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA Pathway
2021-2022
Pathway Notes
Minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Some ASU programs may have higher GPA and grade requirements. Please see special requirements below for details.
Special Requirements

Students must complete the MAPP and all special requirements, must have the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A, AGEC-S, or AGEC-B) certified on their transcript and must have their Associate Degree (AA, AAEE, ABUS-GR, ABUS-SR, or AS) completed and noted on their transcripts. Students satisfying these criteria meet ASU major map requirements and are guaranteed admission to the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program.

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to take an active role in designing their own major by selecting two subject areas. Students should follow this link: https://cls.asu.edu/interdisciplinary-studies-concentrations for their two subject areas of interest.  Some combinations are not permissible; contact a CISA Academic Advisor (https://cisa.asu.edu/advising) for additional information.

The following degrees and associated sub plans accept up to 75 credit hours of community college coursework upon successful completion of an Associate Degree from partnering community colleges: Interdisciplinary Studies, BA, Liberal Studies, BA and Organizational Leadership, BA. 

Pathway Requirements
MCCCD Additional Requirements
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or
COM 110: Interpersonal Communication or
COM 225: Public Speaking or
COM 230: Small Group Communication
0-3 hrs
CRE 101: College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
Maricopa AGEC
35 hrs
Complete courses to complete the Maricopa Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) based on your Associate's degree. A completed AGEC satisfies lower division general studies and first year composition.
Lower Division Concentration Courses
0-12 hrs
Students should refer to the BIS Concentration Checksheet for their two subject areas to determine what if any courses fulfill their subject area requirements and Associate's degree requirements.
Lower Division Elective
0-40 hrs
Lower Division Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete community college Associate's degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 75