Integrated Studies Frequently Asked Questions
 
                         
                         
                         
                     

Who should enroll in the Integrated Studies program?

                      What is Integrated Studies?
                      What classes do Integrated Studies students need to take?
                      What degree will I earn in Integrated Studies?
                      What can I do with an Integrated Studies degree?
                      What should I do if I want to learn more about Integrated Studies?
                       
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Who should enroll in the Integrated Studies program?

Core Requirements  
Concentration Areas The Integrated Studies program is ideal for many students:  

Degrees

    
Contact Us   Students who want to major in a discipline which does not currently have a bachelor’s degree at DSC  
  Students who have completed their associate’s degree and want to continue their education to receive a bachelor’s degree  
    Students who want to pursue interdisciplinary studies because of personal interest or future career / educational goals  
         
     
What is Integrated Studies?
 
   

 

 
    Integrated Studies is a baccalaureate program that allows students to combine two academic disciplines - called Concentration Areas - with Core Requirements in a unique and individualized program.
 

 

      
    Currently, nine (9) Concentration Areas are available:  
         
      Biology  
      Business  
      Communication  
      Computer & Information Technology (select one area)  
     
Computer Science
 
     
Information Technology
 
     
Visual Techology
 
      English  
      Fine Arts (select one area) (currently not offered as a baccalaureate degree at DSC)  
     

Art

 
     
Music
 
     
Theatre
 
      Mathematics (currently not offered as a baccalaureate degree at DSC)  
      Psychology (currently not offered as a baccalaureate degree at DSC)  
      Spanish (currently not offered as a baccalaureate degree at DSC)  
     
   
What classes do Integrated Studies students need to take?
     
     

General Education requirements (31+ credits)*

     

Integrated Studies Core requirements (11 credits)

     

Concentration Area #1 (minimum 21 credits)
     

Concentration Area #2 (minimum 21 credits)

      ( requirements for each concentration area are listed on specific Concentration Area pages)  
     

* some GE courses can also be used to satisfy Concentration Areas requirements

 
         
   
What degree will I earn in Integrated Studies?
 
         
    Students completing the program requirements and the DSC graduation requirements earn either:  
      Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies  
      Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies (requires foreign langauge)  
         
     
What can I do with an Integrated Studies degree?
 
         
    Studies have shown that the important element in future job success, other than in areas like teaching or nursing that require specific licensure, a broad-based education culminating in a bacherlor's degree is the best preparation for success.  
         
    Students will be well-prepared for a variety of careers and opportunities based on their study in two Concentration Areas and in the Core Requirements.  
       
    Most graduate programs accept a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree as preparation  
       
   
What should I do if I want to learn more about Integrated Studies?
 
         
    Read more about the program on the web pages linked above left:  
      Program Overview  
      Core Requirements  
      Concentration Areas  
      Degrees  
         
    Make an appointment to complete an Integrated Studies Academic Plan  
         
      Contact:  
         
      Darl Biniaz, Department Chair  
     
Email: biniaz@dixie.edu
 
     
Phone: (435) 652-7513
 
      Martha Talman, Instruction Librarian  
     
Email: talman@dixie.edu
 
     
Phtone: (435) 652-7722