Integrated Studies, B.S.
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 | 35 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) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| 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 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| 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 | 31 Credits | |
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 31 | |
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).
- 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 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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 | ||
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| 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 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| IS 300R or IS 350R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| IS 300R or IS 350R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Minor 2 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Minor 1 Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| 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.