Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrated Studies
Explore Your Academic Potential with a Customized Degree
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies offers high school graduates a unique opportunity to design a personalized degree program that aligns with their career and life aspirations. This interdisciplinary degree combines multiple areas of study, providing a flexible and comprehensive education tailored to each student's interests and goals.
Why Choose Our Integrated Studies Program?
CUSTOMIZABLE CURRICULUM:
Create a strategic degree plan by combining two or three academic disciplines that interest you the most.
PERSONALIZED ADVISING:
Collaborate with dedicated faculty advisors to design and complete your customized degree plan.
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION:
Gain practical skills supported by discipline-specific theory, history, and research methods.
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:
Integrate and showcase your learning through the ITD-4032 Integrated Studies Capstone course, preparing you for future career or academic pursuits.
Choose from a wide range of disciplines to create your customized degree:
- Arts & Humanities
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business
- Christian Ministry
- Education
- Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Nursing and Health Sciences
Integrated Studies Program Structure and Requirements
Interdisciplinary Approach: The Integrated Studies major allows students to choose courses from two or three different academic areas, ensuring a well-rounded education that meets MVNU's robust curriculum standards.
Degree Requirements
Primary Content Area:
18 credit hours from a current major.
Secondary Content Areas:
12 credits in each of two secondary content areas (one of which can be associated with the primary content area).
Capstone Course:
ITD-4032 Integrated Studies Capstone course (2 credits). This course helps students synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their coursework, demonstrating core competencies relevant to their areas of study and preparing them for post-graduation careers or further education.
Total Credits:
A minimum of 44 credit hours in primary and secondary content areas, plus general education requirements and electives to reach at least 120 total credits for the degree.
Upper Division Credits:
At least 17 upper division credits within the major and 30 upper division credits within the entire degree.
Admission Process
Application for Candidacy:
Apply for the Integrated Studies major as early as possible, with a deadline of at least one semester before graduation. The application includes a full statement of educational and career goals, reasons for choosing the Integrated Studies major, and a list of selected content areas with a rationale for those choices.
Advising and Approval:
After submitting your application, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Student Success and Retention will meet with you to discuss your proposed areas of study and develop a semester-by-semester plan. An advisory group of faculty from your chosen disciplines will review and approve your academic plan.
Ongoing Support:
Once accepted into the program, you will work closely with an assigned advisor to ensure you stay on track to complete your degree. You may not register for or withdraw from any course without prior advice and approval from your advisor.
Faith & learning at MVNU
As an intentionally Christian University, we integrate our faith into everything we do at MVNU. From prayer before class to exploring real-world moral and ethical dilemmas, we’ll teach you what it means to shine forth.
Service Learning
You have the opportunity to serve in various places:
- Belize
- Swaziland
- Haiti
- Croatia, Austria & Hungary
- Italy
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Greater Columbus Area
- Orlando
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Guyana
- Guatemala
Integrated Studies Scholarships
Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore Our Programs and discover the diverse content areas you can combine in our Integrated Studies Program.
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Apply Today to start your application online and take the first step toward your customized education and bright future!
Still Have Questions? Our Admissions Team is Here to Help!
LAUREN JONES
Counselor for: North West Ohio (including Franklin & Pickaway County), Great Lakes States
Office: 740-397-9000 ext. 4519
740-462-7772
BEN SLATER
Counselor for: Knox County, Eastern Ohio, West Virginia, and East Coast
Office: 740-397-9000 ext. 4517