Emphasis areas include Humanities, Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, Media & Art, and Self-Design.
According to the Center for Integrated Studies, integrated studies is based on the idea that integrating is “to blend into a whole.” All learning is integrative in this sense since all learning blends old and new experiences, information, and perspectives. Students who study integrative methods can be intentional and reflective, to blend their diverse educational experiences into pursuing personal and career goals.
Integrated studies is a degree program that will prepare students for careers requiring reliable and flexible thinking and communication, such as in counseling agencies, local and state government, law enforcement, and public service. It will also provide a solid basis for those wishing to pursue advanced degrees in various fields, including social work, addiction recovery, psychology, law, and cultural anthropology.
This academic degree that seeks to provide not only the skills and knowledge promised by a liberal arts education but also the encouragement that will allow students to use the skills and knowledge to become effective and inspired leaders.