Integrated Studies, BS
Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Major credits:
60 credits
Cost per credit:
$394
Next start date:
January 6, 2025
Start Your Career
The Integrated Studies bachelor’s program is the perfect degree for those who are wanting to finish their degree and start a career they are excited about. You will be able to choose courses that support your career aspirations. This degree is ideal for students who have existing college credit from Utah State or another accredited higher education institution. The online nature of the program will allow you to prioritize your studies without sacrificing your responsibilities outside of school.
You will pick one of two career focus areas to complete your degree. You’ll work closely with your advisor to select the courses that best support your goals and interests. Both will prepare you for a career or to pursue graduate studies.
Business Communication
Courses for this focus area span business management, marketing, leadership, communication, information design, and more.
Social Science and Human Services
Courses for this focus area span human development, family relationships, stress, community health, political science, sociology, social work, and more.
The First Step is a Conversation. Talk to Rebecca.
Rebecca Berrett
Academic Advisor
(435) 797-1310
rebecca.berrett@usu.edu
Department: Integrated Studies
Find Your Fit
Take a few minutes to determine how a USU Online program can help you meet your education and career goals.
Learn from Career Experts
The faculty at USU have years of experience teaching online and are experts in their respective fields. Many participate in research, which you may learn about in their courses and may potentially participate in. You will also take two courses taught by career specialists from the Career Design Center to help you with career exploration and design.
Dannon Loveland
Career Coach
Something that makes the Integrated Studies program unique is the required capstone courses. Students make their educational experience even more valuable as they connect it with their career goals. Students prepare themselves for how they are going to contribute (or continue to contribute) after their undergraduate experience. They are able to tailor the work they do in their capstone courses to exploring and connecting with professionals, opportunities, and continued career development. As the instructor for one of the capstone courses, I really enjoy working with students, learning about their unique backgrounds and experiences, and helping them to move forward in their life and career!
Joseph Banks
Assistant Director, Career Design Center
Many Integrated Studies students participate in the ISTU 4250 Advanced Internship Course. This course elevates internship and current professional experiences by guiding students in crafting professional goals with their supervisors. Through reflective practices, participants align personal career goals with acquired skills, fostering a profound connection to their work. By the course's end, students not only gain invaluable skills but also possess tangible projects to effectively articulate their professional growth.
Student Feedback
Our program has allowed students to open themselves up to more opportunities for better life and career outcomes.
Integrated Studies provided me with a chance to earn my Bachelor’s degree after taking time off from my education for several years. It helped create my new career foundation as an Academic Advisor in higher education and steered me into continuing my education in a graduate program. I’m grateful that Integrated Studies was able to provide me with opportunities and guide me toward a career I’m passionate about.
To have this Integrated Studies degree has allowed me to come back and finish and get a degree and not have to start all over with something else, it's been great. I will have a degree that suits my career needs moving forward. I can't even put a price on the things that I'm learning as an Integrated Studies Student.
Career Outlook
Integrated Studies career paths are highly individual and customized to meet your needs. Many students go on to complete graduate studies to further specialize their education. If you're will unsure of the career path you want, USU's Career Design Center is a valuable resource to help you understand, develop and explore your options.
Skills You'll Develop
Skills you’ll acquire from the program will depend on the courses you choose to take that align with your career focus area. However, regardless of the courses you take, participation in the program will help you develop the following:
- Self-awareness
- Goal setting and planning
- Life-long learning strategies
- Designing career pathways