Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Land and Urban Property Development Concentration
The BS in Integrated Studies: Land and Urban Property Development Concentration combines Construction Management, Geo-Spatial Science, and Real Estate minors to provide graduates with technical and analytical skills in these complementary fields that allow for better decision-making in site selections, environmental impact assessments, urban planning, as well as the ability to understand market trends, property valuation, and development processes. Graduates will gain insights when communicating with stakeholders across different disciplines, including engineers, architects, planners, and real estate professionals. This combination prepares students for various careers, such as project and facilities manager, real estate developer, GIS specialist, construction/urban planner, and sustainability consultant.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Land and Urban Property Development Concentration | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) 1 | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 2, 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) 2 | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) 2 | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 2 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| CHSS Core (Select one course from the following:) | 3 | |
| Strategic Organizational Communication | ||
| Introduction to Technical Writing | ||
| Argument and Persuasion | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
or HIST 3373 | Topics in the History of Science and Medicine | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Research and Writing in Political Science | ||
| Writing in Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Community Leadership | ||
| Major: Foundation | ||
| INTG 3301 | Integrated Studies Career Paths | 3 |
| INTG 4301 | Integrated Studies Career Success 4 | 3 |
| Electives: General | ||
| General Electives 5 | 15 | |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Minor Area I: Construction Management 6 | ||
| ETCM 1363 | Wood Frame Construction | 3 |
| ETCM 3368 | Concrete/Masonry Construction | 3 |
| ETCM 4330 | Construction Equipment & Procedures | 3 |
| ETCM 4368 | Building Materials 7 | 3 |
| ETCM 4370 | Construction Plans & Documents | 3 |
| ETCM 4371 | Building Information Modeling | 3 |
| ETDD 2363 | Architectural Design | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science 6 | ||
| GEOG 2464 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 4 |
| GEOG 4365 | Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3 |
| Select three of the following applied courses: | 9-10 | |
| Computer Cartography | ||
| GIS in Law Enforcement | ||
| Geographic Information Systems for Public Health | ||
| GIS Programming | ||
| Remote Sensing | ||
| Select one of the following Geotechnique Applications courses: | 3-4 | |
| Hydrology and Water Resources 8 | ||
| Field Studies | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Urban Geography 9 | ||
| Population Geography 9 | ||
| Transportation Geography 9 | ||
| Geomorphology 10 | ||
| Minor Area III: Real Estate | ||
| ECON 3373 | Urban And Regional Economics 11 | 3 |
| REAL 3310 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 3365 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| REAL 4350 | Real Estate Debt | 3 |
| REAL 4351 | Real Estate Equity | 3 |
| REAL 4352 | Real Estate Market and Development Feasibility Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 121-123 | |
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Taken first year.
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Taken first or second year.
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MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 4
Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, and have completed the required CHSS Core course and INTG 3301 before registering for INTG 4301.
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Elective hours necessary may vary depending on minor selection as additional hours may be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. Depending on minor(s) selected, electives may need to be advanced as 42 semester credit hours of advanced coursework (3000 or 4000 level) are the absolute minimum. The minimum number of semester credit hours in residence is 30 semester credit hours of which 24 must be advanced. If minors exceed 18 semester credit hours, elective hours needed may be reduced.
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Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
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The prerequisite for ETCM 4368 is ETCM 2367 and ETCM 3368. For students in this concentration, the prerequisite of ETCM 2367 will be waived.
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The prerequisite for GEOG 4330 is (GEOL 1403 or GEOG 2341 or GEOL 1405 or GEOG 4432) and (MATH 1314 or MATH 1342 or MATH 1420).
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The prerequisite for GEOG 4356, GEOG 4357, and GEOG 4359 is GEOG 2355 or GEOG 2356.
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The prerequisite for GEOG 4432 is (GEOL 1403 or GEOL 1405 or GEOG 2341) and (MATH 1314 or MATH 1342 or MATH 1420 or MATH 3379).
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The prerequisite for ECON 3373 is 42 completed hours and ECON 2300 or ECON 2301 or ECON 2302.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in al 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.
Core Component Areas II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX (including the one credit hour requirement) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. 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, 24 advanced in-residence hours, INTG 3301, and INTG 4301. Students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in INTG 3301 and INTG 4301.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III3 | 4 |
| Component Area V | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| ECON 2300, 2301, or 23022 | 3 | ETCM 1363 (Minor Area I: Construction Management)4 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | HSTY 1302 | 3 |
| HSTY 1301 | 3 | POLS 2305 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area III3 | 4 |
| Component Area IX5 | 1 | INTG 3301 | 3 |
| CHSS Core6 | 3 | Minor Area I: Construction Management4 | 3 |
| ETDD 2363 or ETCM 3372 (Minor Area I: Construction Management)4 | 3 | Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science4 | 3 |
| GEOG 2464 (Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science)4 | 4 | POLS 2306 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Minor Area I: Construction Management4 | 6 | General Electives7 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science4 | 6 | Minor Area I: Construction Management4 | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Real Estate | 3 | Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science4 | 3-4 |
| Minor Area III: Real Estate | 6 | ||
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 3 | General Electives7 | 6 |
| General Electives7 | 3 | INTG 43018 | 3 |
| Minor Area I: Construction Management4 | 3 | Minor Area III: Real Estate | 6 |
| Minor Area II: Geo-Spatial Science4 | 3-4 | ||
| Minor Area III: Real Estate | 3 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 121-123 | |||
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MATH 1332 is recommended.
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Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences).
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It is recommended that students in this concentration take GEOL 1405 as one of the Core Curriculum required four credit hour courses for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
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Some minors require more than 18 semester credit hours.
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One hour of MATH 1410 or MATH 1420 may count for one semester credit hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).
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CHSS Core (Select one of the following courses): COMS 3375, ENGL 3330, ENGL 3377, HSTY 3345 or HIST 3373, PHIL 2303, POLS 3379, SOCI 2399, SOCI 3305.
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Elective hours necessary may vary depending on minor selection as additional hours may be needed to reach the minimum total semester credit hours of 120. Depending on minor(s) selected, electives may need to be advanced as 42 semester credit hours of advanced coursework (3000 or 4000 level) are the absolute minimum. The minimum number of semester credit hours in residence is 30 semester credit hours of which 24 must be advanced. If minors exceed 18 semester credit hours, elective hours needed may be reduced.
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Students must have senior hours, be in good academic standing, and have completed the required CHSS Core course and INTG 3301 before registering 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 al 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.
Core Component Areas II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX (including the one credit hour requirement) could double dip from the core and the minors.
Each minor must have 18 unique credits. 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, 24 advanced in-residence hours, and INTG 4301. Students may need to take general electives and/or advanced general electives outside of courses outlined on their degree plan to meet those requirements.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in INTG 3301 and INTG 4301.
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: Land and Urban Property Development Concentration is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Integration of diverse fields and perspectives.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Integrated technical and analytical expertise.
- Cross-disciplinary communication and project management.
- Proficiency in industry tools and career readiness.
