Senior Thesis
The Integrated Studies degree is a writing-intensive major that culminates in the student's senior thesis. This should be a challenging, rewarding process that allows the student to explore an academic field of study that intersects with the student's two emphases.For example, if a student has Spanish and Communication emphases, they might write a thesis addressing how to market to the growing Latino population in the United States.
Above all, make your research and writing as enjoyable a process as possible! See this helpful advice. Also, be sure to check out the examples of recent senior theses below.
Senior Thesis ExamplesOne of the things that makes Integrated Studies a unique degree is how enables students to integrate two unique areas of study. As a Senior in Integrated Studies you will demonstrate that integration by completing a Senior Thesis. The Senior Thesis presents research that is possible because of the efforts you've made to understand two completely different disciplines.
Here are some examples of our student's senior thesis work. You will need adobe reader to view these examples. A free download of Adobe Reader is available here.
| Student Name | Emphases of Student | Thesis Title |
| Ruth Galvez | Behavioral Science & Spanish |
Latino Youth:Finding Self-Actualization |
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Wendy Bulkley
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Business Management & Physical Education |
Recreation for All: Grant Proposal for Washington City Recreation
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| Kelly Stowell | Business Management & Psychology | The Little Salt Lake Valley Equestrian Village: A Community that Makes Horse Sense |
| Nathan Bigler | Military Studies & Business | The U.S. Army and Its Use of Business Management Theory |
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Allen Hill
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Philosophy & English
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Sophia: A Curated Work in Progress
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| Sarah Frederick | Community Health & Sociology | AIDS: Women and Society in Africa |
| Ivan Warren Kirk | Social Science & Behavioral Science | Argentine Social and Immigration Patterns in Utah |
| Aaron D. Olson | Philosophy / History / Social Science |
"Estoy es el Lugar Derecho" Understanding Why Utah Remains a Zion for Illegal Immigrants: Mormonism's Unique Tolerance for Illegal Immigration |
| Danny B. Stewart | History and Social Science | Cryptozoology is a legitimate scientific field worthy of the same level of attention and respect that any other science is allotted |
| Benjamin Weber | "And When the Act Breaks a Nation Will Fall" An Evaluation of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 | |
| Connie M. Richardson | Biology and Environmental Studies | Development in Rural Mexico: A Case Study of Tamaula, Mexico |
Attention Seniors!
Do you need to schedule a room to defend your thesis?
Please contact Mark Olson at 863-5888.