Integrated Studies
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Integrated Studies, B.S.
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.
This program is a favorite among adult learners with college-level learning derived from appropriate work experience. 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. (Please see Prior Learning Assessment for more information.) Students should discuss details about the PLA program with their advisors.
Integrated Studies Areas of Emphasis
Students in this program choose two areas of emphasis (12 hours each) to meet their personal and professional goals. There are many sample study subjects to select from or, in coordination with their advisors, students may develop their own. Some pre-planned areas of emphasis are:
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, women's studies, and many more.
As part of the student learning outcomes of the program, the student will be able to identify and evaluate insights from multiple disciplines by applying the interdisciplinary research process and synthesizing connections between experiences outside the classroom and academic study.
Finally, successful students will develop information literacy and accurately locate, evaluate, and synthesize information sources.
Concentrations
This program has two optional concentrations: Integrated Studies, Applied Leadership Concentration, B.S. and Integrated Studies, Public Safety Concentration, B.S.
(AU-ABC) is an agreement between MTSU and Air University (CCAF). Eligible students who have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree from CCAF can transfer credit from their prior learning to earn a bachelor's degree from MTSU in less time.
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Integrated Studies, B.S.
Career possibilities are almost endless with the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies. Here are some potential occupational pathways, which include some positions held by MTSU graduates with this degree:
- Aircraft quality engineer
- Analyst for Homeland Security
- Bank vice president
- Child protective services investigator
- Contract specialist
- Corporate trainer
- Customer service specialist
- High school achievement gap intervention specialist
- High school teacher
- Lawyer
- Lead patient service representative
- Manager
- Marketing manager
- National Guard helicopter pilot
- Newspaper sports editor
- Nuclear safety engineer
- Sales representative
- Social services worker
- Software quality engineer
- Support staffer
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- American Red Cross
- Boeing Corp.
- Caterpillar
- Deloitte & Touche
- Delta Air Lines
- Federal Express
- GMAC Mortgage
- LifeWay Christian Resources
- Makita USA
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
- National Park Service / U.S. Department of the Interior
- Norwegian Cruise Lines
- Pinnacle Bank
- Princeton Review
- State Farm Insurance Co.
- 乐播传媒入口 Board of Probation and Parole
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
- United Parcel Service
- Western Kentucky University
- Williamson County Board of Education
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our guides.
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 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, event planning, hospitality management, 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.
Applied Leadership Program
The Applied Leadership Program is a popular option for Integrated Studies majors.聽This specialized curriculum is for adult learners employed in business and industry and provides up to four individual undergraduate certificates covering topics needed in today's business environment. Each certificate consists of聽two 7-week online courses and an onsite intensive training with some additional online coursework.聽The聽on-site portion of the聽intensives are typically offered as a five-day Monday - Friday session or two consecutive聽weekend聽sessions.
Integrated Studies Concentrations
The Concentration will allow public safety professionals to advance in their careers. In the program, public safety officials will have the opportunity to develop important knowledge and skills in crisis response, diversity, communication, and leadership. MTSU standard admission requirements apply. The聽B.S. Integrated Studies, Public Safety concentration will be an interdisciplinary program utilizing courses from five academic departments within the concentration.
Some pre-planned areas of emphasis are Communication Studies, Health and Human Performance, and Leadership 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.
As part of the student learning outcomes of the program, the student will be able to identify and evaluate insights from multiple disciplines by applying the interdisciplinary research process and synthesize connections between experiences outside the classroom and academic study. Finally, successful students will develop information literacy and accurately locate, evaluate, and synthesize information sources.
(AU-ABC) is an agreement between MTSU and Air University (CCAF). Eligible students who have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree from CCAF can transfer credit from their prior learning to earn a bachelor's degree from MTSU in less time.
Elective course requirements for adult learners are often fulfilled through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program, which evaluates college-level learning you may have gained through work, training, certifications, licensure, military, and other programs. Details about the program should be discussed with your advisor.
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