Integrated Studies, BS
Are traditional disciplinary pursuits not for you? You can base your study in a technical or scientific area while taking courses in multiple disciplines.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
If you excel in your studies, but your interests lie beyond established departmental emphases and boundaries, the Bachelor of Science program in integrated studies was developed you. If you are approved for the major, you have the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty mentors to create a personalized, focused and coherent course of study that draws its curriculum from more than one academic department or college.
The integrated studies degree program shares with all other liberal arts and sciences programs the goal of developing your analytical abilities and communication skills. The program combines a breadth of learning across multiple disciplinary contexts with an appropriate depth in a focused area of inquiry.
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Students may not be admitted directly to Integrated Studies. This degree program is only for students who have earned at least 32 graded credit hours at ASU, who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, and whose study interests are not met by an already-existing major offered by ASU.
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This program is not available to first-year students. There is an additional application for this degree program. Admission consists of completion of 32 credit hours at ASU with a GPA of at least 3.25, and three letters of recommendation from ASU faculty members. For more information, students should contact the senior director for advising and retention, Office of Student and Academic Programs, Futures Center, Armstrong Hall, Suite 112.
This degree program is only for students who have earned at least 32 graded credit hours at ASU, who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), and whose study interests are not met by an existing major offered by ASU. Students who meet these qualifications and who have faculty mentors in their areas of interest are invited to meet with the Office of Student and Academic Programs in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to discuss the possibility of pursuing this opportunity. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 480-965-6506.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Students pursuing integrated studies are unique, innovative and passionate, and they have a wide variety of interests. With more than 300 Global Education programs across the globe available to them, students can tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets and gain hands-on experience and heightened cultural competency, leadership and critical thinking skills.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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The professional and vocational opportunities provided by the integrated studies program depend on the area of concentration and the particular focus of study. Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or pursue graduate or professional studies.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Dean, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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ARM 112
thecollege@asu.edu
480-965-6506
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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