Integrated Studies, B.I.S.

UTAA Distinguished Service Professor/UC Foundation Professor Talia Welsh, Program Director

Bachelor of Integrated Studies is a unique degree that enables students to design a course plan to fit their educational and career goals by integrating courses from two or three academic disciplines. Prior learning may be assessed and applied to the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the BIS degree will be able to:

1. Communicate – express a position with consideration for intent and audience.

2. Think reflectively – reflect on integrated learning and experiences.

3. Integrate learning – connect learning across two or three disciplines.

Interested Students - How to Get Started

All interested students (current and future) should visit the Integrated Studies website and fill out an Integrated Studies Interest Form. Once a student has completed the Interest Form, they will be sent an email by the program coordinator to schedule an advising appointment where they can assess if Integrated Studies is a good fit and how to best achieve their education and career goals.  

Graduation Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree will complete 120 total credit hours and the same general education requirements as other undergraduate students (41 credit hours). Graduates must earn a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.0 GPA in the integrated major. The courses selected for the major must be approved by the Integrated Studies program with an application process.

Minor Options

Students may choose to add a minor to their Integrated Studies degree, but it is not required. Minors must follow university guidelines, as stated in the catalog. Therefore, a student may not choose a minor in a discipline that is being integrated into their degree.

Prior Learning Assessment by Portfolio

Prior Learning Assessment by Portfolio Credit is a method to earn credit in which a student must provide evidence of acquired college-level learning (i.e. certificates, training program, etc.). To document this evidence, a student who qualifies for this program is encouraged to enroll in INTS 3010 , Prior Learning Portfolio Development. To learn more about the procedure for earning credit for prior learning, visit the Integrated Studies website.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Program Requirements

All interested students (current and future) should visit the Integrated Studies website and click on “Click to Get Started Today!” link. Students should fill out an Integrated Studies Interest Form also located on the website. Once a student has completed the Interest Form, they will be sent an email by the program coordinator to schedule an advising appointment where they can assess if Integrated Studies is a good fit and how to best achieve their education and career goals. 

The program contains 48 hours in the approved program of study, including:

45 hours of integrated program of coursework in two or three established disciplines at UTC, tailored to specific goals of the student;
3 hours of Senior Experience, one course from the following:
18 upper division hours must be within the Integrated studies major

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 average in all courses within the approved program of study.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.