The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Studies program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for entry-level positions in a variety of fields depending upon the student's area of concentrated study. The program provides a degree completion program and accommodates both the student whose needs are satisfied by an AAS degree and the student who may wish to pursue study beyond the Associate degree level. This degree allows students to transfer in courses from an accredited institution of higher education or to design a program of study so that degree completion can be attained. While the open concentration area can be a combination of courses from a variety of disciplines, the degree rests solidly on a general education foundation. Students plan their degree designs in accordance with their employment or higher education objectives. Duties for graduates of this program may include a variety of responsibilities depending upon the selected area of concentrated study.

The program consists of a minimum of 96 quarter credit hours completed over a period of 80 weeks. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree. This program is represented to lead to multiple job opportunities and is not meant to lead to any particular outcome, including that specified in the program title. Although the College will assist the student with job placement, finding a job is the ultimate responsibility of the student. The College does not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.

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Hamilton College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.