Quick facts about the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies – Military Option program
| Format | 100% online courses, with flexible scheduling so you can complete coursework when it’s right for you |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Apply approved credit previously earned via Joint Services Transcripts (JST), CCAF credits, and other prior college learning |
| Military benefits | Benefits include tuition assistance and/or reduction, personalized degree planning, and much more |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit earned from an associate degree to accelerate completion of a future bachelor’s degree program in a focus area of your choosing—including programs in healthcare, business, technology, and more |
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The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies – Military Option is a 60-credit associate degree program designed for military service members and veterans who are prepared to start building their next career path. The program offers a variety of concentration areas and elective options, allowing students to tailor their degree to align with their professional goals and prior experience.
As a university founded by a military veteran, we understand the value of your military training and experience. Our flexible, transfer-friendly degree program is designed for you— and as your lifelong partner in learning, we stand ready to help you take the next step towards a brighter future.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Military Benefits
Your experience counts - turn your service into a degree
Take your military training, college credit, and leadership experience with you into a nationally respected associate degree—backed by a university that honors your service and invests in your success. Combine your military experience with a career-focused higher education and discover exciting new possibilities.
Our university offers extensive support for military students ready to take the next step.
Military benefits include:
- Yellow Ribbon Program Participant
- Tuition assistance and GI Bill® support
- Reduced tuition rates for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve students
- Personalized degree planning based on your MOS/AFSC and career goals
Courses & curriculum details
The associate degree program is designed to give you the most flexibility to develop knowledge and skills you will need to excel in the career of your choosing. You will choose two concentration areas from the following: Business, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Network Security, and Psychology. Individualize your plan even further with 21 credits of elective courses.
All classes are delivered online via the Canvas Learning Management system. Students have flexibility to study from anywhere at any time. This is especially valuable for military members and veteran students managing deployments, PCS moves, drill weekends, transitioning to civilian life, or career changes.
| Program | Months i | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies - Military Option | 16 | 60 |
iAverage number of months for students to complete program
Required Course in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
3.00 semester credit hours are required.
Required Concentration Areas-Choose Two
6.00 semester credit hours, in each chosen area, are required.
Required Courses in Business Concentration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Courses in Criminal Justice Concentration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Courses in Health and Human Services Concentration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Courses in Healthcare Administration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Required Network Security Concentration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours are required
Required Courses in Psychology Concentration
All courses, 6.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Open Elective Courses
A minimum of 21.00 semester credit hours is required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours. 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications EN 104 English Composition I EN 111 Information Literacy EN 116 Speech 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities HU 140 Cultural Diversity HU 240 Introduction to Humanities 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics MA 109 College Algebra 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science SC 270 Environmental Literacy 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Behavioral Science PS 101 Psychology Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies – Military Option is reduced to $250 per credit for active duty, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and discounted 10% for Honorably discharged veterans.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework or applying for Chapter and Federal benefits.
Our goal is your career advancement. That's why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Chapter and Federal Benefits
There are several types of Chapter and Federal benefits available to veterans, active-duty military, guard/reservists, and their families. Our dedicated advisors provide personalized support and can help you find additional options for funding.
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Professional Studies – Military Option include:
- Proof of active military duty (Military Orders or LES)
- Prior education requirement. Completion of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Entrance testing. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to succeed in college-level courses via prior ACT/SAT scores, completion of prior college credit, or additional entrance testing.
- Availability of time, personal commitment, and a professional attitude. We exist to help enthusiastic students fully committed to reaching their highest career goals. Our faculty and leadership are dedicated to helping you reach them.
You will need to meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor and complete an enrollment application to be admitted into the program.
If you have any additional questions regarding admissions into the program, please contact our admissions team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A major is a primary discipline of study and a degree is the credential you earn proving your proficiency in any particular major.
There isn’t always a degree designed for every major.
That’s where an interdisciplinary studies degree can fill the gap. Combine concentrations and develop a foundational education in multiple disciplines to fully prepare for new opportunities bridging multiple established industries.
Yes!
Earning a degree emphasizing your unique skillset helps you develop the foundational knowledge you need to find a great job and truly excel.
The first step to a new exciting career of your choosing IS possible with Herzing University.
A few possible ways students can build a degree to match the career of their choice:
- Students working in a healthcare institution looking ahead to qualify for administrative positions may concentrate their study in business and healthcare administration.
- Students working in IT interested in working in the government or public safety fields may consider concentrating in network security and criminal justice.
- Students who dream of running their own business in the fast-paced technology industry may choose to concentrate in business and network security.
- Students interested in pursuing career pathways in behavioral health may choose to concentrate in health and human services and psychology.
There are many advantages to earning a degree spanning multiple disciplines, including:
- Better qualify for the job. Employers with a unique approach to their workforce may require a unique set of skills, and an interdisciplinary studies degree with relevant concentrations can help show you’ve got what it takes.
- Adaptability. The modern economy is always in flux and there isn’t always a degree relevant to every new opportunity. A multidisciplinary focus can help you adapt more smoothly to changes within your field.
- Earn your degree faster. Depending on the prior college classes you’ve taken, you may be able to transfer much more of your credit compared to a traditional degree program.
General and interdisciplinary studies (sometimes called “integrated studies”) are often used interchangeably, but there is a fundamental difference between the two types of degree programs.
General studies programs typically cover a wide variety of course topics to provide students with broad skills in critical thinking to encourage lifelong learning.
Interdisciplinary/integrated studies programs are more career-focused than general studies, a combination of disciplines designed to help students pursue a particular career path.
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