Why Choose the Bachelor of Integrative Studies Program?
The Bachelor of Integrative Studies program is a flexible degree program designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree in educational areas where Ferris State University has appropriate faculty, facilities, and course work, but for which FSU does not have an existing baccalaureate degree program.
Within the individualized study program, a student could propose a program of study that crosses department or college disciplinary areas in an unconventional manner or creates a new configuration of areas of study. In short, the program allows students to develop competencies from a variety of disciplines.
There are four concentrations in the BIS program. All require completion of the University General Education requirements, a minimum of 120 credits with a minimum of 40 credits at the 300 or higher level, 30 credits taught by FSU and all other University graduation requirements.
Option 1 combines a technical associate degree with a minor area of study.
Option 2 allows a student to combine two or more areas of interest into a program of study.
Options 3 and 4 are suited to adult students returning to the University with significant work experience and clearly defined career goals.
All of the concentrations in the BIS program allow flexibility to students to create a program of study geared toward their career goals.
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Dr. Christine VonderHaar
College of Arts and Sciences
820 Campus Drive, ASC 3029
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-591-2528
