Integrated Studies Major
Total Hours for Major (minimum) 36 Semester Hrs
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED OPTION 30 Semester Hrs
Students must select either Option A or Option B below. Courses selected for either option may not be used for General Education Requirements, other majors, minors, or in more than one emphasis.
A. Two Emphasis Option 30 Semester Hrs
Topic 1. Emphasis in (e.g. social sciences) 15hrs
Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements (At least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)
Topic 2. Emphasis in (e.g. art history) 15hrs
Select five courses beyond the General Education Requirements (At least 3 of these must be at the 300/400 level.)
B. Liberal Studies Option 30 Semester Hrs
Select a minimum of 10 courses beyond the General Education Requirements, including at least one course in each of five different program areas. At least six of the 10 courses must be at the 300/400 level.
SENIOR PROJECT AND 5-8 Semester Hrs
EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
INT 369/469 Practicum/Internships 1-3hrs
INT 460 Integrated Studies Senior Seminar 1hr
INT 480 Senior Project 3hrs
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Course selection in the general education core or emphasis in the major must include the following:
• a special topics seminar
• a course focusing on a cultural tradition other than the student’s own
• an independent or directed study
ELECTIVES - At least two electives must be at the 300/400 level.
EXAMPLES OF INTEGRATED STUDIES FOCUSED EMPHASES
1. EMPHASIS IN PRE-LAW 28 Semester Hrs
The courses for the Pre-Law Minor (see page 118) may be used as an emphasis in Integrated Studies rather than as a minor. Pre-Law may not be used as both a minor and as an emphasis in Integrated Studies.
2. EMPHASIS IN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR/JUSTICE 15 Semester Hrs
SOC 390 Special Topics Seminars: (topic Criminology) 3hrs
PLSC 320 Constitutional Law 3hrs
PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology 3hrs
COM 380 Argumentation and Debate 3hrs
INT 369/389/469/489
Independent Study or Internship in Criminal Justice 3hrs
3. TEACHER LICENSURE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6)
Students wishing to earn teacher licensure in elementary education must major in Integrated Studies, taking the following specific courses to meet required competency areas. Some of these requirements may be met as part of the General Education Requirements. Teacher licensure in elementary education represents a combination of emphases. The courses at the 300/400 level are part of the Education Professional Studies Requirements. This emphasis includes more required hours than other combined emphases in Integrated Studies. Exceptions must be approved by Director of Teacher Education.
English and Language Arts: 12 Semester Hrs
ENG 111 Rhetoric and Composition 3hrs
ENG 112 Critical Inquiry and Communication 3hrs
ENG 208 World Literature 3hrs
ENG 353 Writing Assessment 3hrs
Fine Arts: 9 Semester Hrs
AH 202 Art History II 3hrs
MUS 101 Music Appreciation 3hrs
THE 101 Introduction to Theater 3hrs
Health and Physical Education 2 Semester Hrs
Select any PE or HLT course, or EXSC 200
Mathematics 6 Semester Hrs
MAT 111 Topics in Mathematics 3hrs
MAT 200 Discrete Mathematics 3hrs
Natural Sciences 8 Semester Hrs
BIO 105/105L Concepts of Biology 4hrs
SCI 105/105L Physical Science 4hrs
Religion 3 Semester Hrs
REL 253 World Religions
Social Sciences 21 Semester Hrs
ECON 201 Macroeconomics 3hrs
HIS 103 United States History to 1865 3hrs
HIS 104 United States History from 1865 3hrs
HIS 110 Global History 3hrs
HIS 355 North Carolina History 3hrs
PLSC 210 American Government 3hrs
SOC 325 Population and Contemporary Social Issues 3hrs
Students must also complete the professional studies component of teacher licensure for elementary education listed on page 100 of the Catalog.
Competency in Information Technology for Teacher Licensure
Demonstrated by passing all components of the computer competency test or completion of computer modules. |