Online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrated Studies
Transform Your Future with a Customized, Interdisciplinary Degree
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies offers a unique, flexible path to achieving your academic and professional goals. Whether you're looking to complete your degree quickly or explore multiple disciplines, our program is designed to fit your needs.
Why Choose Our Integrated Studies Program?
CUSTOMIZABLE CURRICULUM:
Tailor your education by combining two or three academic areas of study to suit your interests and career aspirations.
PERSONALIZED ADVISING:
Work closely with an academic advisor to design a strategic degree plan that aligns with your goals.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING:
Evening and weekend classes available to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
ACCELERATED COMPLETION:
Benefit from MVNU's generous Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policy, which allows you to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional classroom. This can expedite your path to graduation by recognizing your professional and life experiences.
Program Highlights
Interdisciplinary Approach:
To earn your Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies, you will need:
- A minimum of 44 credit hours in primary and secondary content areas.
- Completion of the ITD-4032 Integrated Studies Capstone course.
- At least 120 total credit hours, including MVNU general education requirements and electives.
- 17 upper division credits within the major and 30 upper division credits within the entire degree.
Capstone Experience:
The ITD-4032 Integrated Studies Capstone course helps you synthesize your learning and demonstrate your readiness for future career or academic pursuits.
Degree Requirements:
Our program allows you to integrate courses from various disciplines, providing practical skills supported by theoretical knowledge and research methods.
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
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Overview
MVNU's PLA policy allows you to earn credit for college-level learning gained outside the traditional classroom. Submissions for prior learning credit must include supporting documentation such as transcripts, licenses, certificates, course syllabi, letters from supervisors, or company training histories. MVNU accepts a variety of credit types, including ACE-approved courses and military Joint Service Transcripts.
- Students can apply a maximum of 60 undergraduate credit hours from prior learning credits toward their degree.
- MVNU accepts up to 30 credit hours from CLEP and DSST exams and up to 40 credit hours from other PLC types.
For more details, please visit our Prior Learning Assessment page.
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Get the Facts
+94%
Employment rate for Integrated Studies graduates within six months Of graduation
+82%
Employers seek skills developed by Integrated Studies Majors
+75%
Integrated Studies students participate in internships, gaining practical experience
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