Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Social and Data Analytics Concentration
The BS in Integrated Studies: Social and Data Analytics Concentration combines the Economics, Political Science, and Statistics and Data Science minors to provide students with skills in analytical sciences and statistics, such as data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation. These skills can be applied across various industries that require data collection and analysis to help organizations make informed decisions, develop policies based on data-driven insights, conduct market analysis and reporting, research market conditions to identify potential sales opportunities, and analyze economic issues using statistical methods. Students will learn to use data to develop strategies for business growth, understand human behavior and societal trends, apply advanced analytics and machine learning, and solve complex problems.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Integrated Studies: Social and Data Analytics 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas 4 | 15 | |
| Major: Foundation | ||
| INTG 3301 | Critical Approaches to Integrated Studies | 3 |
| INTG 4301 | Integrated Studies Capstone 5 | 3 |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Minor Area I: Economics | ||
| ECON 2301 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Select any three ECON Advanced Elective (3000- or 4000-level) courses | 9 | |
| Select any ECON Advanced Elective (4000-level) course | 3 | |
| Minor Area II: Political Science | ||
| POLS 2305 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Select any four POLS Advanced Elective (3000- or 4000-level) courses | 12 | |
| Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | ||
| STAT 3379 | Statistical Methods in Practice | 3 |
| or STAT 3390 | Probability and Statistics for Sciences | |
| STAT 3385 | Statistical Methods for Data Science | 3 |
| STAT 4374 | Regression Modeling & Analysis | 3 |
| STAT 4390 | Introduction to Statistical Learning | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following STAT Electives: | 6 | |
| Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments | ||
| Sample Survey Methods | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Computing | ||
| Special Topics in Statistics | ||
| Theory and Applications of Probability and Statistics I | ||
| Theory and Applications of Probability and Statistics II | ||
| Nonparametric Statistics | ||
| Quality Control & Reliability | ||
| Time Series and Forecasting | ||
| Introduction to Applied Bayesian Analysis | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Taken first year.
- 2
Taken first or second year.
- 3
MATH 1332 is recommended.
- 4
These courses are in addition to major/minor requirements.
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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 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.
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.
| 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 | HSTY 13023 | 3 |
| HSTY 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 | INTG 3301 | 3 |
| CHSS Core5, 6 | 3 | Minor Area I: Economics | 3 |
| Minor Area I: Economics | 3 | Minor Area II: Political Science | 3 |
| POLS 23064 | 3 | Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Minor Area I: Economics | 6 | DSR Advanced Electives7 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Political Science | 6 | Minor Area I: Economics | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | 3 | Minor Area II: Political Science | 6 |
| Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| DSR Advanced Electives7 | 6 | DSR Advanced Electives7 | 6 |
| Minor Area I: Economics | 3 | INTG 43018 | 3 |
| Minor Area II: Political Science | 3 | Minor Area I: Economics | 3 |
| Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | 3 | Minor Area III: Statistics and Data Science | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 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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CHSS Core (Select one of the following courses): ENGL 3330, ENGL 3377, HSTY 3345 or HIST 3373, PHIL 2303, POLS 3379, SOCI 2399.
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The course chosen in this block may also satisfy a requirement for a minor.
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Select 15 advanced elective hours (3000-4000) from related subject areas.
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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 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.
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: Social and Data Analytics Concentration is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Integration of diverse fields and perspectives.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Data-driven policy and economic analysis.
- Quantitative research and predictive modeling.
- Evidence-based solutions for business growth, public policy, and economic planning across diverse industries.
