123 credits

 

The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies (BSIS) degree requires students to complete three 18-credit hour concentrations; two 24-hour concentrations; or two 18-hour concentrations and one minor, certificate or certification - a structure that encourages the exploration and analysis of diverse disciplinary approaches to critical thinking and problem-solving. While the degree requires concentrated study within carefully planned fields of inquiry, it also offers the freedom to choose among a wide range of academic areas of interest to design a major that aligns with 21st-century workforce demands and emerging fields of study. A GCC student who earns this degree will have achieved a broad-based education grounded in a solid core curriculum while drawing upon focused areas of study to simultaneously develop an understanding of the connections among disciplines.

 

Curriculum

General Education Requirements (60 hours):

The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a Bachelors of Science in Integrative Studies (BS) degree will share a common body of knowledge drawn from a broad spectrum of subject areas.

 

Additional Requirements (3 hours)

The physical education requirement is comprised of three credit hours of additional Physical Education courses.

 

Legislative Requirements

Georgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and Constitutions of the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:

1. HIST 2111   or HIST 2112   satisfies the Georgia and U.S. history requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
2. POLS 1101   satisfies the Georgia and US Constitution requirement (if taken at a University System of Georgia institution).
3. Students with transfer credit (HIST 2111  , HIST 2112   or POLS 1101  ) from outside the University System of Georgia will need to contact the Testing Center regarding the legislative exams requirement.

Major Requirements (60 hours)

This major gives students the option to complete three 18-credit hour concentrations; two 24-hour concentrations; or two 18-hour concentrations and one minor, certificate, or certification - a structure that encourages exploration and analysis of varied critical thinking and problem-solving approaches.  Offering choices among a wide range of subjects, the degree aligns 21st-century workforce demands with interdisciplinary perspectives, resulting in a broad-based education that combines focused areas of study with an understanding of connections among multiple disciplines.

Integrative Studies Concentration Options: Biology, Business Administration*, Chemistry, Cinema and Media Arts Production*, Criminal Justice/Criminology*, English*, Education**, Environmental Science*, Exercise Science*, Health Science, History*. Human Services*, Information Technology*, Mathematics*, Motion Picture and lighting (GFA Certification)***,  Political Science*, Production Design (GFA Certification)***, Professional Editing for Film and Television (GFA Certification)***, Professional Sound Design for Film and Television (GFA Certification)***, Psychology*

* Integrative Studies online delivery option

** The Education concentration is available only with Integrative Studies Director approval and only to students formerly enrolled in School of Education programs who have opted to pursue another major after starting their off-campus fieldwork

***GFA certification are aligned with current Nexus degree options.  Since the NEXUS offerings are distinct form the bachelor’s degrees and minors, they are listed as Integrative Studies concentration options, which allows student the option to pursue more than one GFA certification in their individualized BSIS plan.

Integrative Studies Minor,Certificate, Certification Options:African American Studies*, Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration*, Business Intelligence Certified, Campaign Management Certificate, Chemistry, Chemistry of Fermentation Science Certificate, Community Psychology Certificate, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice/Criminology*, Cultural Studies*, Cybersecurity Certificate, English*, Exercise Science, Film, Gender Studies*, Geography, Gerontology Certificate*, History*, Information Technology*. International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution Certificate, Legal Studies,Mathematics*, Musical Studies, Nutrition, Paralegal Certification, Physics, Political Economy Certificate, Political Science*, Professional Legal Administrator Certificate, Professional Studies*, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology*. Spanish*, Spanish for Professionals Certificate*, Statistics, TESOL Certification, Theatre, Visual Arts

*Integrative Studies online delivery options