FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who should enroll in the Integrated Studies program?
What is Integrated Studies?
What classes do Integrated Studies students need to take?
What degree will I earn in Integrated Studies?
What can I do with an Integrated Studies degree?
What should I do if I want to learn more about Integrated Studies?

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Who should enroll in the Integrated Studies program?

The Integrated Studies program is ideal for many students:

Students who want to major in a discipline which does not currently have a bachelor’s degree at DSC
Students who have completed their associate’s degree and want to continue their education to receive a bachelor’s degree
Students who want to pursue interdisciplinary studies because of personal interest or future career / educational goals

What is Integrated Studies?

Integrated Studies is a baccalaureate program that allows students to combine two academic disciplines - called Emphasis Areas - with Core Requirements in a unique and individualized program.

Currently, fifteen (15) Emphasis Areas are available:

Art*
Biology
Business
Communication
 
Computer & Information Technology (select one area)
Computer Science
Information Technology
Visual Technology

Criminal Justice*
English
Music
Management & Operations*
Mathematics 
Psychology
Spanish*
Theatre*

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currently not offered as a baccalaureate degree at DSC

What classes do Integrated Studies students need to take?

General Education requirements (31+ credits)*
Integrated Studies Core requirements (12 credits)
Emphasis Area #1 (minimum 21 credits)
Emphasis Area #2 (minimum 21 credits)

(requirements for each emphasis area are listed on specific Emphasis Area pages)
* some GE courses can also be used to satisfy Emphasis Areas requirements

What degree will I earn in Integrated Studies?

Students completing the program requirements and the DSC graduation requirements earn either:
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies (requires foreign langauge)
 

What can I do with an Integrated Studies degree?

Studies have shown that the important element in future job success, other than in areas like teaching or nursing that require specific licensure, a broad-based education culminating in a bachelor's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

degree is the best preparation for success.

Students will be well-prepared for a variety of careers and opportunities based on their study in two Emphasis Areas and in the Core Requirements.

Most graduate programs accept a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree as preparation.

What should I do if I want to learn more about Integrated Studies?

Read more about the program on the web pages linked above left:
 
Program Overview
Core Requirements
Emphasis Areas
Degrees

Make an appointment to complete an Integrated Studies Academic Plan.

Contact

Integrated Studies Department
Email:
ints@dixie.edu
Telephone: (435) 652-7814


Darl Biniaz, Integrated Studies Department Chair / Program Director
Email: biniaz@dixie.edu

Telephone: (435) 652-7813

Denise Burton, Lecturer / Advisor
Email: burtond@dixie.edu 
Telephone: (435) 879-4291

Charles Cornwall, Program Advisor
Email: cornwall@dixie.edu
Telephone: (435) 879-4290

Janet Walker, Lecturer / Advisor
Email:
jwalker@dixie.edu
Telephone: (435) 879-4770

Greta Hyland, Lecturer / Advisor
Email:
hyland@dixie.edu
Telephone: (435) 879-4301

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