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.
Total Program Credits: 120
Matriculation Requirements: | |||
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General Education Requirements: | 36 Credits | ||
Complete the following: | |||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 | |
or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts (5.0) | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing Academic Writing and Research | 3 | |
MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 | |
or | MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5.0) | |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3.0) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3.0) | |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3.0) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3.0) | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3.0) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government (3.0) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness | 2 | |
or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life (2.0) | |
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: | 24 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 | ||
Upper-division theory course: PHIL 3000+ or other approved course | 3 | ||
IS 4980 | Integrated Studies Capstone I | 3 | |
IS 4990 | Integrated Studies Capstone II WE | 3 | |
IS CORE MATH/Quantitative Reasoning: Speak with an advisor to determine which option best fits your goals. | 3 | ||
MATH 1210 | Calculus I (4.0) | ||
STAT 2040 | Principles of Statistics ( 4 .0) | ||
BESC 3010 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0) | ||
HLTH 3750 | Biostatistics for Public Health (3.0) | ||
PHIL 3000 | Formal Logic II (3.0) | ||
MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I (3.0) | ||
MGMT 2240 | Business Calculus (3.0) | ||
HM 2500 | Statistics for the Hospitality Industry (3.0) | ||
Emphasis Requirements: | 36 Credits | ||
Complete 1 approved Integrated Studies Emphasis | 18 | ||
Complete another approved Integrated Studies Emphasis | 18 | ||
Elective Requirements: | 24 Credits | ||
Complete any 1000-level, or higher, course | 24 |
Graduation Requirements:
Note: All Emphases are required to have a minimum of 9 upper-division credits (with 12 preferred).
Available IS Emphases:
IS Emphasis in Accounting
IS Emphasis in American Indian Studies
IS Emphasis in American Sign Language
IS Emphasis in American Studies
IS Emphasis in Anthropology
IS Emphasis in Art History
IS Emphasis in Biology
IS Emphasis in Business Management
IS Emphasis in Cinema and Media Studies
IS Emphasis in Classical Studies
IS Emphasis in Communication
IS Emphasis in Community Health
IS Emphasis in Computer Networking
IS Emphasis in Computer Science
IS Emphasis in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
IS Emphasis in Earth Science
IS Emphasis in Economics
IS Emphasis in English
IS Emphasis in Environmental Studies
IS Emphasis in Ethics
IS Emphasis in Exercise Science
IS Emphasis in Finance
IS Emphasis in French
IS Emphasis in German
IS Emphasis in History
IS Emphasis in Hospitality Management
IS Emphasis in Human Resources
IS Emphasis in Humanities
IS Emphasis in Leadership
IS Emphasis in Military Science
IS Emphasis in Music
IS Emphasis in National Security Studies
IS Emphasis in Office Management
IS Emphasis in Peace and Justice Studies
IS Emphasis in Personal and Social Impact
IS Emphasis in Philosophy
IS Emphasis in Photography
IS Emphasis in Psychology
IS Emphasis in Religious Studies
IS Emphasis in Russian Studies
IS Emphasis in Social Sciences
IS Emphasis in Sociology
IS Emphasis in Spanish
IS Emphasis in Technology Management
IS Emphasis in Theatre Arts
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.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization | 3 |
or HIST 1740 | US Economic History | |
or POLS 1000 | American Heritage | |
or POLS 1100 | American National Government | |
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing/Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
MATH 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra or | 3 |
or STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Algebra or | |
or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 or MATH 1090 | College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries or College Algebra for Business | |
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
IS 2000 | Knowledge Integrated | 3 |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Notes: Some Electives may be needed for prerequisites of emphasis area courses. | ||
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PHIL 205G recommended | Ethics & Values | 3 |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health & Wellness | 2 |
or PES 1097 | Fitness for Life | |
MATH 1210 | Calculus I | 4 |
or MATH 2040 | Principles of Statistics | |
or BESC 3010 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
or HLTH 3750 | Biostatistics for Public Health | 3 |
or PHIL 3000 | Formal Logic II | 3 |
or MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics | 3 |
or MGMT 2240 | Business Calculus | 3 |
or HM 2500 | Statistics for the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IS 300R or IS 350R | Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
Biology Distribution | 3 | |
Additional Science | 3 | |
Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
Elective - talk with your academic advisor about the best way to optimize your electives | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IS 300R or IS 350R | Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Emphasis 1 Course 1 | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 1 | 3 | |
PHIL 3000+ or advisor approved course | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IS 300R or IS 350R | Topics in Integrated Studies | 3 |
Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
Emphasis 1 Course 2 | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 2 | 3 | |
Emphasis 1 Course 3 | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IS 4980 | Integrated Studies Capstone I | 3 |
PHIL 3000+ or advisor approved course | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 3 | 3 | |
Emphasis 1 Course 4 | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 4 | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
IS 4990 | Integrated Studies Capstone II WE | 3 |
Emphasis 1 Course 5 | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 5 | 3 | |
Emphasis 1 Course 6 | 3 | |
Emphasis 2 Course 6 | 3 | |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Degree total: | 120 |
Name: |
Integrated Studies |
Location: |
CB 311 |
Telephone: |
801-863-8455 |
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Mission Statement
The Program in Integrated Studies serves students with interests and capabilities in more than one scholarly discipline. The degree trades disciplinary depth for breadth and for cross-disciplinary research and writing that culminate in a senior thesis. The Program encourages and supports interdisciplinary study across campus.
Integrated Studies
Curriculum
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, leadership, health, literature, languages, communication, philosophy, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and the arts. Emphases from computer science and information systems, accounting, and technology management are also offered as part of this degree.
Special Program Characteristics
Summary of the Degree
Program Learning Outcomes
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Careers: | ||
For those completing the bachelor degree in Integrated Studies, various opportunities exist for advanced academic and professional degrees (a wide variety of MA and PhD programs, law school, medical and dental schools, MBA, MPA, etc.) and in the business environment. Many employers seek students with skills gained from liberal arts programs like Integrated Studies. These skills include general problem solving, the ability to comprehend diverse material, to write clearly, to think critically, and to work cooperatively. |
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