Integrated Studies, B.A.
The individualized nature of the Integrated Studies degree is attractive to students with multiple interests. Students integrate course work in emphases such as biology, earth science, business, health, literature, languages, communication, philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and the arts. Emphases from computer science and information systems, accounting, technology management, and physical education are also offered as part of this degree.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) (recommended for Humanities or Arts majors) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (undefined) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) (recommended for Social Science majors) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) (recommended for Business, Education, Science, and Health Professions majors) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) (recommended for Business majors) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Any 202G/2020 Foreign Language course | 4 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| IS 2000 | Knowledge Integrated | 3 |
| IS 300R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| IS 350R | Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| One additional section of 300R or 350R | 3 | |
| IS 4980 | Integrated Studies Capstone I WE | 3 |
| IS 4990 | Integrated Studies Capstone II WE | 3 |
| Emphasis Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| Complete 1 approved Minor | 18 | |
| Complete a second, different, approved Minor | 18 | |
| Some minors require more than 18 credits to complete. Any minor requirements beyond 18 credits may count toward electives | ||
| Elective Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| One Foreign Language (Foreign Language 202G/2020 course fulfills Humanities Distribution) | 12 | |
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 18 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits; a minimum of 40 credits must be upper-division.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements; students must have "C-" or higher in the Discipline Core courses (except for the Foreign Language classes).
- For the BA degree, completion of 16 credit hours of course work from one language to include the 1010, 1020, 2010, and 202G/2020 levels or transferred equivalents.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Complete Integrated Studies graduating student survey.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS | ||
| US Economic History AS | ||
| American Heritage AS | ||
| American National Government AS | ||
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| IS 2000 | Knowledge Integrated | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethics and Values IH | ||
| Ethics and Values IH | ||
| Ethics and Values IH GI | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| LANG 1010 | Beginning Language I LH | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IS 300R or IS 350R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Additional Science | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| LANG 1020 or MATH 1210 | Beginning Language II LH or Calculus I QL | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| IS 300R or IS 350R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| LANG 2010 | Intermediate Language I LH | 4 |
| Minor 1 Course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| IS 300R or IS 350R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| LANG 202G | Intermediate Language II HH | 4 |
| Minor 1 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| IS 4980 | Integrated Studies Capstone I WE | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 3 | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 4 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| IS 4990 | Integrated Studies Capstone II WE | 3 |
| Minor 1 Course 5 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 5 | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 6 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 6 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to gather and analyze information to develop a Capstone Thesis which incorporates knowledge from their two (or three) emphasis areas, upper division theory courses, and Integrated Studies topics courses.
- Graduates will be able to discuss and defend their Capstone Thesis/Project with particular attention to how concepts from their emphases are incorporated through work on a problem that requires interdisciplinary tools.
- Graduates will be able to apply research and writing skills to demonstrate informational and technical literacy.