Integrated Studies

Course Descriptions

ISC 300
INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits.
These courses provide students the opportunity to examine a problem using the methodologies of problem solving and analysis from several disciplines. The topics will change, but the core goals of each class are: interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge, developing research abilities, formulating good questions, analyzing the information gathered, and synthesizing thinking into a clear and persuasive paper or presentation.

ISC 400
INTEGRATED STUDIES SEMINAR (3+0) 3 credits
These courses develop further the ability of students to approach problems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and expose students to the possibilities of interdisciplinary fields. The topics will be based upon the interests of the faculty and of the students. When discernible patterns of emphases combinations emerge, courses appropriate to these combinations will be offered, such as a course integrating psychology and biology, or business and history.

ISC 495
CAPSTONE COURSE: INTEGRATED STUDIES (3+0) 3 credits
The course asks the students to examine the epistemology and methodology of the various disciplines in which they have concentrated. Students examine how these disciplines have enhanced their education and life skills. Includes a senior thesis or project which is presented as part of the capstone course.