Bachelor of Arts/Science in Integrated Studies

Mission Statement: The Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree program provides interdisciplinary study across academic disciplines and professional fields. It is designed for students whose academic interests or career objectives require an individualized college degree. In an increasingly complex world, solutions to issues of emerging societal importance often require crossing traditional boundaries. The Bachelor of Integrated Studies provides this opportunity while emphasizing superior communication skills, critical thinking, ethical considerations, and a series of core interdisciplinary courses that allow students to understand the different ways of knowing and of problem-solving in a variety of disciplines.
Learning Outcomes: Students earning an Integrated Studies degree will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Critical Thinking

Apply knowledge, ethics, and critical thinking skills to the solution of problems
Understand the different ways of knowing and be prepared to adopt the proper methodology for the problem to be solved or the question to be asked
Understand the complexity of problem-solving and perspective

Communication

Speak and write clearly, coherently, and in an organized and persuasive fashion

Effective Citizenship

Adopt the methods used by the professionals in their emphases such as the evaluation of empirical data, problem recognition, and problem definition

Curriculum

Program Completion Requirements:

A minimum of 124 credits must be earned with 40 or more credits in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 32 credits must be completed at Nevada State College. 62 of the 124 credits must be earned at four-year colleges and universities. A maximum of four credits applicable to the BIS degree may be earned in recreation, physical education and dance activity courses.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25 for all courses attempted at the college and an overall grade point average of at least 2.25 must be earned within the program.
The individualized curriculum contains at least 40 hours of upper division coursework.
A student graduates with a B.S. if their 24-credit emphasis is in the sciences or with a B.A. if their 24-credit emphasis is in the social sciences or humanities.
The following coursework must be completed:

College Core Curriculum.............................................. 33-42
1. A. English (3-6 credits)
  1. ENG 101 - Composition I............................ 3
  2. ENG 102 - Composition II........................... 3
    Note: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.
2. Study and Technology Skills (2 credits)
  1. CEP 121 - Introduction to the College Experience....1
  2. CEP 122 - Enhancing Academic Success ....1
3. Mathematics (3-5 credits) - Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
4. Natural Sciences (7-8 credits) - Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
5. Social Sciences (3 credits) - Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
6. Fine Arts (3 credits) - Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
7. Humanities (6 credits) - Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
8. Constitution (3-6 credits) - Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
9. Community-Based Learning Capstone (3 credits) - Refer to the Community-Based Learning section of the Core Curriculum
Integrated Studies Core ............................................... 24

ISC 300 - Introduction to Integrated Studies .... 3
ISC 400 - Integrated Studies Seminar............. 3
ISC 495 - Capstone Course: Integrated Studies ....................3
Advanced Writing (3 credits) Choose one course from:

ENG 401A - Advanced Composition ...... 3
ENG 407A - Fundamentals of Business Writing ...........3
ENG 407B - Fundamentals of Technical Writing ...........3

Speech(3 credits)

COM 101 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication...........3

Ethics (3 credits) Choose one course from:

PHIL 135 - Introduction to Ethics.............. 3
PHIL 245 - Contemporary Moral Issues ...................... 3
PHIL 248 - Introduction to Professional Ethics...........3

Logic (3 credits) Choose one course from:

PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning...........3
PHIL 105 - Evidence and Inductive Reasoning............3
PHIL 109 - Introduction to Formal Logic.............3

Information Systems (3 credits) Choose one course from:

CS 135 - Computer Science I ................... 3
IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems...........3
IS 301 - Management Information Systems...........3

One 24-credit Concentration and one 18-credit minor, approved by advisor(s). At least nine credits in the concentration and minor must be upper division.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor in Integrated Studies: Core Curriculum....................................................... 33-42; Integrated Studies Core......................................................... 24; Two Emphases ........................................................................ 42; Electives (at least 18 credits must be upper division)..... 18-26; Total............................................................................................ 124

18-Credit Minors

ADDICTION TREATMENT

COU 300 – Introduction to Human Services and Counseling........................................................................ 3
COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human Services................................................................... 3
COU 320 – Drugs and Behavior............................................................................. 3
COU 322 – Perspective on Addictions................................................................................... 3
COU 427 – Identification & Assessment in Addictions................................................................................... 3
COU 430 – Advanced Professional Issues in Substance Abuse..................................................................... 3
The following is not required for the minor, but is recommended:

COU 497 – Supervised Field Experience................................................................................. 6

BIOLOGY

BIOL 196 - Principles of Modern Biology I........................ 4
BIOL 197 – Principles of Modern Biology II....................... 4
BIOL 300 – Principles of Genetics........................................ 4
BIOL 415 – Evolution............................................................... 3
Upper Division Biology elective.............................................................................. 3

BUSINESS

ACC 201 - Financial Accounting......................................... 3
BUS 101 – Introduction to Business.................................... 3
ECON 103 – Principles of Macroeconomics..................... 3
MGT 301 – Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior...........3
MKT 301 – Marketing Management................................... 3
Select one of the following:
BLW 302 – Legal Environment............................................ 3
MGT 492 – Advanced Organizational Behavior.............. 3

COMMUNICATION

COM 412 - Intercultural Communication.........................................3
COM 434 – Conflict Management & Negotiation................................3
Communication Electives (3 credits must be upper division)................9

Select one of the following:

COM 216 – Survey of Communication Studies................ 3
OR
COM 218 – Survey of Mass Communication.................... 3

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

COU 300 – Introduction to Human Services and Counseling........................................................................ 3
COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human Services................................................................... 3
COU 360 – Contemporary Marriage and Family Relationships............................................................................ 3
COU 376 – Perspective of Domestic Violence................................................................... 3
COU 377 – Identification and Assessment of Domestic Violence................................................................... 3
COU 431 – Advanced Professional Issues in Domestic Violence...................................................................................... 3
The following is not required for the minor, but is recommended:
1. COU 497 – Supervised Field Experience................................................................................. 6

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

EDEL 433- Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (formerly CI 362).......3
EDRL 442- Literacy Instruction I (formerly CI 360).................... 3
EDU 203- Introduction to Special Education........... 3
EDU 206- Classroom Learning Environments.......................3
EDU 250- Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 201)................................3
PSY 307- Principles of Educational Psychology...... 3

GERONTOLOGY

COU 300 – Introduction to Human Services & Counseling................................................................................ 3
COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human Services................................................................... 3
NURS 486 – Gerontology.............................................................................. 3
NURS 493 – Biology of Aging.................................................................... 3
PSY 442 – Psychology of Aging.......................................................................................... 3
HCA 480 – Organization and Management of Long-Term Care Services...................................................................................... 3
The following is not required for the minor, but is recommended:
1. COU 497 – Supervised Field Experience................................................................................. 6

HUMAN SERVICES

COU 300 – Introduction to Human Services & Counseling....................................................... 3
COU 315 – Counseling Skills in Human Services................................................................... 3
COU 325 – - Mental Illness and the Human Services Profession................................................... 3
COU 375 – Ethics and Professional Issues in Human Services.................................................. 3
COU 400 – Field Experience in Human Services I...................................................................... 3
COU 401 – Field Experience3 in Human Services II.................................................................... 3

SECONDARY EDUCATION

EDRL 427- Teaching Writing across School Curriculum (formerly CI 467)...................3
EDSC 321- Secondary Pedagogy I (formerly CI 350).......3
EDSC 404- Secondary Pedagogy II (formerly CI 450)................3
EDSP 411- Students with Disabilities in General Education Settings (formerly CI 409).............3
EDU 250- Foundations of Education (formerly EDU 202)................................3
PSY 307- Principles of Educational Psychology...... 3

ENGLISH

ENG 298 – Writing About Literature.........3 credits
ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism.......3 credits
Select 12 credits from the courses listed under the following 4 groups: British/Celtic Literature, American Literature, World/Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies. Select at least one course from each of the groups. A minimum of 6 credits must be Upper Division.

ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE SCIENCE

ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences...3
200-level ENV or NRES course...3
Upper division ENV or NRES courses...9

Select one of the following:

GEOG 117 - Introduction to Meterology...3
OR
GEOL 101 - Geology: Exploring Planet Earth...3

HISTORY

HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1865..................................... 3
HIST 102 - U.S. History 1865 to Present................................... 3
HIST 251 - Historical Investigation.................................. 3
HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in History................................3
Upper Division History Courses (at least one Non-European and Non-American)........6

MATHEMATICS

MATH 181 - Calculus I........................................................... 4
MATH 182 - Calculus II.......................................................... 4
Upper Division Mathematics Electives (two courses).... 6-8

Choose one of the following:

MATH 283 - Calculus III......................................................... 4
MATH 330 - Linear Algebra................................................. 3
MATH 427 - Differential Equations..................................... 3

PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 101 - General Psychology............................................ 3
Foundations and Principles
(Select from PSY 403, 405, 416, 420, 430, 434, 460).......... 6
Applied Methods and Populations...................................... 3
(Select from PSY 307, 435, 436, 441, 466, 481)
Psychology Electives (not PSY 101 or 210)......................... 6

LAW ENFORCEMENT

PSC 307 - Legal Issues for Command Level Officers.... 3
PSC 403 – Management for Law Enforcement......................... 3
PSC 441 – Public Financial Administration ...................... 3
PSC 442 – Public Personnel Administration .................... 3
Law Enforcement Electives.................................................... 6

VISUAL MEDIA & COMPUTING

6 Visual Media courses (18 credits) chosen with an academic advisor. At least three courses (9 credits) must be at the upper division level.

24-Credit Concentrations