Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies
Available Minors
A list of all available minors for the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree can be found here. Certain minor combinations may not be allowed if coursework is duplicative. Please, consult with the BS in Integrated Studies coordinator to ensure that the proposed combination of minors is appropriate. In keeping with the intent of minors to broaden the student’s background knowledge, none of the Degree-Specific courses taken may be used to satisfy the requirement of any minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) 1st year | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1st or 2nd year 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 1st or 2nd year | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 1st or 2nd year | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 1st or 2nd year | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) 1st or 2nd year | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) 1st or 2nd year | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 1st or 2nd year | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 1st or 2nd year | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Critical Skills Core (select one of the following courses) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| Topics in the History of Science and Medicine | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Research and Writing in Political Science | ||
| Writing in Sociology | ||
| Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas 2 | 15 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| INTG 3301 | Critical Approaches to Integrated Studies | 3 |
| INTG 4301 | Integrated Studies Capstone 3 | 3 |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Minor Area 1 - 3rd or 4th year 4,5 | 18 | |
| Minor Area 2 - 3rd or 4th year 4,5 | 18 | |
| Minor Area 3 - 3rd or 4th year 4,5 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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MATH 1332 is recommended.
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These courses are in addition to major/minor requirements.
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Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, have completed their required CHSS Core course, and INTG 3301 before registering INTG 4301.
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Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Minor in Special Education.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Depending on the minor’s chosen, Core Component Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (including the 1-hour core component) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. Depending on the minors, students may have to take more than 18 credits to complete the minor.
Graduation requirements include completing all course requirements along with completing at least 120 hours, 42 advanced hours, and 24 advanced in-residence hours and INTG 4301. Depending on the minors chosen, students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area IV | 3 |
| Component Area V | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | POLS 23054 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | DSR Advanced Elective8 | 6 |
| Critical Skills Core5 | 3 | INTG 3301 | 3 |
| POLS 23064 | 3 | Minor I6,7 | 3 |
| Minor I6,7 | 3 | ||
| Minor II6,7 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Elective8 | 3 | DSR Advanced Elective8 | 3 |
| Minor I6,7 | 3 | Minor I6,7 | 3 |
| Minor II6,7 | 6 | Minor II6,7 | 3 |
| Minor III6,7 | 3 | Minor III6,7 | 6 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Elective8 | 3 | INTG 430110 | 3 |
| Minor I6,7 | 3 | Minor I6,7 | 3 |
| Minor II6,7 | 6 | Minor III6,7 | 6 |
| Minor III6,7 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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MATH 1332 is recommended.
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
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Critical Skills Core (select one of the following courses): ENGL 3330, ENGL 3377, HIST 3373, PHIL 2303, POLS 3379, SOCI 2399.
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Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
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The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Minor in Special Education.
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Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas.
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The course chosen in this block may also satisfy a requirement for a minor.
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Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, have completed their required Critical Skills Core course, and INTG 3301 before registering INTG 4301.
Notes:
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
Depending on the minor’s chosen, Core Component Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (including the 1-hour core component) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. Depending on the minors, students may have to take more than 18 credits to complete the minor.
Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Minor in Special Education.
Graduation requirements include completing all course requirements along with completing at least 120 hours, 42 advanced hours, and 24 advanced in-residence hours and INTG 4301. Depending on the minors chosen, students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BS in Integrated Studies is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Integration of diverse fields and perspectives.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities.
- Writing expertise.
- Collaborative skills.
- Resourcefulness.
