Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies
Program Coordinator: Dr. Montse Feu Lopez, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Please visit the Integrated Studies program webpage for more information.
Information:
Phone: 936-294-1448
Email: mmf017@shsu.edu
Physical Address: AB IV, 423
The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to design a curriculum to meet individual goals by connecting the Texas core curriculum, 3 academic minors, two Integrated Studies courses, and appropriate supporting courses.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
- Students must have at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
- The degree requires 18 distinct hours in each minor, as well as INTG3301 and INTG4301.
- Meet with a SAM Center advisor to declare your Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies.
Available Minors
A list of all available classroom based minors for the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree can be found here, and a list of available on-line minors 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 social-science 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 | ||
| INTG 3301 | Critical Approaches to Integrated Studies | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Intro to Technical Writing | ||
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| Designing Written Documents | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from the following subject areas: | 15 | |
| ARAB, COMS, DSSL, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, LALS, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SGNL, SOCI, SPAN, WOLC. | ||
| Major: Foundation | ||
| INTG 4301 | Integrated Studies Capstone 2 | 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 | |
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, have completed their required upper-level English writing course, and receive coordinator approval to register for INTG 4301.
- 3
The course chosen in this block may also satisfy a requirement for a minor in English, Professional Writing, or Creative Writing.
- 4
Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
- 5
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.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| 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 Elective7 | 3 |
| POLS 23064 | 3 | ENGL 3330, 3377, 3378, or 33808 | 3 |
| Minor I5,6 | 3 | INTG 3301 | 3 |
| Minor II5,6 | 3 | Minor I5,6 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Elective7 | 3 | DSR Advanced Elective7 | 3 |
| Minor I5,6 | 3 | Minor I5,6 | 3 |
| Minor II5,6 | 3 | Minor II5,6 | 3 |
| Minor II5,6 | 3 | Minor III5,6 | 3 |
| Minor III5,6 | 3 | Minor III5,6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Elective7 | 3 | INTG 43019 | 3 |
| Minor I5,6 | 3 | Minor I5,6 | 3 |
| Minor II5,6 | 3 | Minor I5,6 | 3 |
| Minor II5,6 | 3 | Minor III5,6 | 3 |
| Minor III5,6 | 3 | Minor III5,6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 2
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communication).
- 3
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History).
- 4
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).
- 5
Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
- 6
The following minors cannot be paired with this degree program: Minor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Minor in Special Education.
- 7
Select 15 advanced hours (3000-4000) from the following subject areas: 15
ARAB, COMS, DSSL, ENGL, FREN, GERM, HIST, LALS, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SGNL, SOCI, SPAN, WOLC.- 8
The course chosen in this block may also satisfy a requirement for a minor in English, Professional Writing, or Creative Writing.
- 9
Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, have completed their required upper-level English writing course, and receive coordinator approval to register for 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.
