Integrated Studies, B.S.
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Program Description
The Integrated Studies, B.S. prepares graduates for careers and advanced study across a wide range of professional and academic fields. Students gain essential interdisciplinary skills by combining coursework from two or more minors or certificates in areas such as biology, business, communication, psychology, the arts, and more. This program emphasizes the integration of knowledge across disciplines, critical thinking, and practical application, equipping graduates with the flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving abilities needed to succeed in dynamic and evolving career environments.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| IS 2000 | Knowledge Integrated | 3 |
| IS 3000R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| IS 3500R | Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| One additional section of 300R or 350R | 3 | |
| IS 4980 | Integrated Studies Capstone I | 3 |
| IS 4990 | Integrated Studies Capstone II | 3 |
| Emphasis Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| Complete 1 approved Minor or Certificate 1 | 18 | |
| Complete a second different approved Minor or Certificate 1 | 18 | |
| 40 credits of upper-division credits are required. Not all Certificates and Minors fit this degree. Please see your advisor for a list of approved options. Some minors require more than 18 credits to complete. Any minor requirements beyond 18 credits may count toward electives. | ||
| Elective Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 36 | |
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Students must complete at least 1 Global/Intercultural (G/I) course to meet graduation requirement.
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.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.
- 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 ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History | ||
| US Economic History | ||
| American Heritage | ||
| American National Government | ||
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
| College Algebra for Business | ||
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| IS 2000 | Knowledge Integrated | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IS 3000R or IS 3500R | Introductory Topics in Integrated Studies or Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| IS 3000R or IS 3500R | 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 3000R or IS 3500R | 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 | 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 | 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
- Design interdisciplinary frameworks that synthesize knowledge from at least two academic disciplines to address complex topics.
- Analyze complex real-world issues using multiple disciplinary perspectives to develop innovative solutions.
- Create effective written and oral communications that convey interdisciplinary concepts to diverse academic, professional, and public audiences.
- Implement interdisciplinary approaches to solve problems in civic, personal, and professional contexts.
- Produce a capstone project that demonstrates the integration of knowledge from multiple disciplines.