Mar 28, 2024  
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Integrated Studies, B.S.


University Studies  
615-494-7714
Dianna Rust, program coordinator
Dianna.Rust@mtsu.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies degree is an interdisciplinary degree program with instruction offered on the MTSU campus as well as online. This degree is extremely flexible and is an excellent option for students seeking a broad-based educational experience or wanting to custom-design a degree program. Those seeking this accelerated path to graduation choose two areas of emphasis (12 hours each) to meet personal and professional goals. Sample study subjects include child and family studies, communication studies, criminal justice, cultural studies, English or writing, health, human sciences, information technology, journalism or public relations, leadership studies, nutrition, office management, political science, psychology, sociology, teaching and learning, and women’s studies.

Students who have accumulated a variety of course credits that are not easily applied to a particular degree program often find that they can be used in this program, allowing them to graduate earlier. Elective course requirements for adult learners are often fulfilled through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which evaluates college-level learning gained through work, training, certifications, licensure, military, and other programs. Details about the program should be discussed with student’s advisor.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Integrated Studies, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 31 hours
Area of Support/Minor 15-18 hours
Electives 30-33 hours
TOTAL 120 hours

 

General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Major Requirements (31 hours)


Area of Support/Minor (15-18 hours)


Electives (30-33 hours)


  • UNIV 1010 recommended 3 credit hours
  • General electives 27-30 credit hours (discuss with advisor)

Curriculum: Integrated Studies


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman


Subtotal: 31 Hours


Sophomore


Subtotal: 31 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 28 Hours


Senior


Subtotal: 30 Hours