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Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS)

Candidates for the BIS degree must meet all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree with the following exceptions:

  • No major requirements.
  • No foreign language requirement.
  • No minimum requirement for credit hours within the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Candidates for the BIS degree are required to work with the BIS Director to develop an Individualized Study Program (ISP) or complete requirements for a pre-approved multi-department study program (MDSP). An ISP/MDSP consists of a minimum of 30 graded hours, including 12 hours of 300-400 level courses and a capstone project or internship approved by BIS Director.
  • A grade of “C” or better is required for designated courses in ISP or MDSP.
  • Courses applied to General Education distribution requirements may not be utilized to meet ISP/MDSP requirements.