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University Studies, B.A.

Requirements

The BA/BS is designed to meet the academic and professional objectives of learners whose needs are not addressed through existing degree programs. The degree assists learners in developing essential skills valued by employers and graduate schools (e.g., applied learning, critical thinking, written and oral communication, teamwork, ethical reasoning, and global understanding) within the framework of a larger discipline. Learners will complete a structured yet customized set of upper division courses under the guidance of an advisor and faculty mentor to ensure that standards for academic rigor at the Bachelor level are achieved. Candidates for the degree will focus on intellectual skills and integrative knowledge by enrolling in courses in a general disciplinary area with intentionally-selected, specialized knowledge courses that contribute to an integrated whole, and by completing a capstone experience that further prepares them for their chosen professions or graduate school admission. Under the direction of a faculty member, students will complete a capstone course or an internship which will involve reflection and a synthesis of learning to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes for the degree.

Total Program Credits: 120

Matriculation Requirements:  
  1. An approved Plan of Study that focuses on the achievement of clearly defined personal, career, or professional goals, as part of the application process for the major.
  2. Minimum 2.0 grade point average.
  3. Completed 60 or more semester credit hours.
General Education Requirements: 36 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6)  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL (3)  
  STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
  MATH 1090 College Algebra for Business QL (3)  
Complete one of the following: 3
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
or PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI (3)  
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2)  
Distribution Courses:  
  Biology 3
  Physical Science 3
  Additional Biology or Physical Science 3
  Humanities (Fulfilled with Foreign Language 202G/2020 course) 4
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 5 Credits
Career Focus Course - Choose one from the following: 3
  AMST 300R Topics in American Studies (3)  
  ANTH 3000 Language and Culture LH (3)  
  ANTH 3360 Contemporary Issues in American Culture (3)  
  ANTH 3365 Gender and Sexuality (3)  
  ANTH 3560 Peace Violence and Human Morality (3)  
  ANTH 3660 Globalized Society (3)  
  ANTH 3700 Culture Psychology and Mental Health (3)  
  ANTH 3870 Political Anthropology (3)  
  ANTH 3400 Arts Management (3)  
  AVSC 410G Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Aviation GI (3)  
  CNST 4720 Foundations of American Constitutionalism (3)  
  COMM 319G Intercultural Communication Encounters GI (3)   
  COMM 3410 Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation (3)   
  COMM 3700 Free Expression in a Democratic Society (3)   
  COMM 4250 Communication and Leadership (3)   
  CS 305G Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE (3)  
  ENGL 3300 Collaborative Communication for Technology Professions (3)  
  ENGL 3320 Grant and Proposal Writing (3)   
  ENST 3000 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)   
  ENTR 3170 Entrepreneurship:Feasibility Analysis (3)   
  FAMS 3250 Applied Parenting (3)   
  FAMS 4660 Family Financial and Resource Management (3)   
  FAMS 4670 Family Dynamics and Systems (3)   
  GEOG 3010 Economic Geography (3)   
  GEOG 3250 Cultural Geography (3)   
  GEOG 3430 Political Geography (3)   
  HLTH 440G Health and Diversity GI (3)   
  HR 3430 Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)   
  MGMT 3000 Organizational Behavior WE (3)  
  PHIL 3510 Business and Professional Ethics (3)   
  PHIL 3530  Environmental Ethics (3)   
  PHIL 3700  Social and Political Philosophy (3)   
  PHIL 3710  Philosophy of Law (3)   
  PJST 3000  Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies WE (3)   
  PJST 3100 Introduction to Human Security (3)   
  POLS 3410 Globalization and Sustainable Development (3)   
  PSY 3100 Psychology of Gender (3)   
  PSY 350G Social Psychology GI (3)   
  SLSS 3200 Leader--Teacher and Mentor (3)   
  SLSS 402G Global Professionalization GI (3)   
  SLSS 405G Leader--Global Contributor GI (3)   
  SOC 3510  Sociology of Work and Occupations (3)   
  TECH 3000  Introduction to Technology Management (3)   
  TECH 3010  Creativity Innovation and Change Management (3)   
  TECH 3400  Project Management WE (3)   
Complete one of the following: 2
  UVST 481R Internship (1-8)  
  UVST 4930 Capstone WE (3)  
Elective Requirements: 79 Credits

Choose 27 credits from one School or College (except WSOB - 24 credit max)*

27

 

12 Upper Division Credits (any courses 3000-4000 level from above School or College)  

 

15 Lower Division Credits (any courses 1000-2000 level from above School or College)  

40 Elective Credits (23 Upper Division Credits and 17 Lower Division Credits)

40

 

23 Upper Division Credits  

 

17 Lower Division Credits  
Foreign Language & Humanities (Foreign Language 202G/2020 course fulfills Humanities Distribution) 12

Notes:

  1. If focus area is with the Woodbury School of Business, only 21-24 credits may be used.

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of 120 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
  3. Residency hours: minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  4. At least 40 credit hours in upper division courses.
  5. Complete 16 credit hours of course work from one language to include the 1010, 1020, 2010 and 202G/2020 levels, or transferred equivalents.
  6. Completion of General Education requirements.
  7. Completion of specific departmental (major) requirements.
  8. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
  9. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

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.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC 3
Quantitative Literacy 3
American Institutions 3
Biology Distribution 3
Foreign Language 1010 course 4
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Physical Science Distribution
3
Fine Arts Distribution 3
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 3
 Foreign Language 1020 course 4
  Semester total: 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours

PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G

Ethics and Values IH GI 3

HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097

Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE

2
Additional Biology or Physical Science Distribution 3
 Foreign Language 2010 course 4
Lower Division Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours

Foreign Language 202G/2020 course (fulfills Humanities Distribution)

4
Lower Division School/College Specific Course 3
Lower Division School/College Specific Course 3
Lower Division Elective 3
Lower Division Elective 2
  Semester total: 15
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
Lower Division School/College Specific Course 3
Lower Division School/College Specific Course 3
Lower Division School/College Specific Course 3
Lower Division Elective 3
Lower Division Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
Lower Division Elective 3
Upper Division School/College Specific Course 3
Upper Division School/College Specific Course 3
Upper Division School/College Specific Course 3
Upper Division Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
Career Focus Course 3
Upper Division School/College Specific Course 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 2
  Semester total: 14
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours

UVST 481R or UVST 4930

Internship or Capstone WE

2
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
Upper Division Elective 3
  Semester total: 14
  Degree total: 120

Department

Student Leadership and Success Studies

The Student Leadership and Success Studies department is in the School of Education. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Student Leadership and Success Studies department, visit their website.

Student Leadership and Success Studies department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Connect prior learning and future plans to essential learning outcomes.
  2. Use multidisciplinary perspectives to synthesize facts, ideas, and information to independently solve problems.
  3. Communicate to a variety of stakeholders using written, verbal, or digital skills.
  4. Use self-directed skills to complete project(s).
  5. Use forward-thinking skills to connect prior learning to trends.
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