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Physics - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Physics provides training of professionals to conduct independently conceived programs of research or teaching in universities or research laboratories. Original research is required in fundamental or applied areas of physics, and the Ph.D. dissertation must be orally defended. Two years of graduate coursework and four years of research are typical.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate cognitive skills important to a physicist, including the following:
    1. Think critically and analytically;
    2. Define and solve problems in physics; and
    3. Perform research in contemporary areas of physics research at the highest level and with a great deal of independence.
  2. Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of the foundations of physics.
  3. Communicate results of their work to peers, various target groups within the physics community and people outside the discipline.

Admissions for Physics - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
    • Starting with the spring 2027 admission term, the minimum proficiency scores will be:
      • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
      • Minimum 50 PTE score
      • Minimum 100 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: February 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Spring Semester
    • Application deadline: September 1
      Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements 1
PHY 75204CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS II 3
PHY 75301STATISTICAL MECHANICS I 4
PHY 76162QUANTUM MECHANICS II 3
PHY 76163QUANTUM MECHANICS III 3
PHY 76201PARTICLE PHYSICS 3
PHY 76303APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM CHROMODYNAMICS 3
or PHY 76403 ADVANCED CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
or PHY 78401 LIQUID CRYSTAL PHYSICS
PHY 76401SOLID STATE PHYSICS I 3
8-38
Culminating Requirement
PHY 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students60
1

Students may petition to substitute a specific course if a minimum B grade was earned for a course at another university that is judged to be equivalent. The required physics courses will prepare the student for the candidacy examination.

2

Upon admission to candidacy, each student must register for PHY 80199 for a total of 30 credit hours. Thereafter, students should register for PHY 80299 continuously each term until all degree requirements have been met. Credit hours for PHY 80299 do not count toward the degree.

3

Additional program requirements are selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000

Dissertation

The dissertation must present and interpret original research. Topics available for dissertation research are primarily in the areas of condensed matter physics, material science, biophysics, theoretical astrophysics and high-energy nuclear physics.

Students present at least one seminar based on their dissertation research during their graduate career.

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Physics - M.A.

Build a deeper understanding of the physical world with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s flexible Physics M.A., a customizable program designed to fit your background and career goals — whether you are advancing in education or industry or preparing for further study. Tailored for working professionals and aspiring educators alike, it offers the freedom to shape your coursework while strengthening your foundation in core physics concepts.

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Program Description

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The Master of Arts degree in Physics is a highly flexible program consisting of graduate coursework that can be customized according to the academic background and needs of the individual student. This flexibility is a good match for the needs of part-time students who continue to hold full-time employment in secondary education or in industry.

Post-baccalaureate students in the Ph.D. degree in Physics may apply for the M.A. degree after completing the requirements.

Admissions for Physics - M.A.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
    • Starting with the spring 2027 admission term, the minimum proficiency scores will be:
      • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
      • Minimum 50 PTE score
      • Minimum 100 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: February 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Spring Semester
    • Application deadline: September 1
      Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of these programs will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate cognitive skills important to a physicist, including to think critically and analytically and define and solve problems in physics.
  2. Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of the foundations of physics.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
15
15
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • A total of 30 semester credit hours of graduate courses is required, with no more than one half at the 50000 level. The distribution of these hours will be planned by the student together with the faculty advisor to best fulfill the preparation of the student.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
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Physics - M.S.

The Master of Science degree in Physics consists of graduate coursework and a research project taking one or two semesters. The research project should result in a written report. Students may choose to complete a thesis, to be defended orally. This degree provides entry-level qualifications for team research employment or a high school teaching career.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate cognitive skills important to a physicist, including the following:
    1. Think critically and analytically;
    2. Define and solve problems in physics; and
    3. Conduct quantitative research in a contemporary area of physics.
  2. Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of the foundations of physics.
  3. Communicate results of their work to peers, various target groups within the physics community and people outside the discipline. Teaching skills also come under this heading.

Admissions for Physics - M.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
    • Starting with the spring 2027 admission term, the minimum proficiency scores will be:
      • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
      • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
      • Minimum 50 PTE score
      • Minimum 100 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: February 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Spring Semester
    • Application deadline: September 1
      Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
PHY 65101CLASSICAL MECHANICS 3
PHY 66161QUANTUM MECHANICS I 3
110-12
Major Electives, choose from the following:6-8
PHY 55201
ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
PHY 55301
THERMAL PHYSICS
PHY 55401
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS
PHY 65203
CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS I
PHY 65301
STATISTICAL MECHANICS I
Culminating Experience
Choose from the following:6
PHY 60098
RESEARCH 2
PHY 60199
THESIS I 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students select electives in consultation with their faculty advisor.

2

Students who select research (non-thesis option) are required to submit a written research report.

3

Students who select the thesis option are required to submit and orally defend a thesis. The thesis topic is chosen together with the research advisor and must be defended to a committee of physics graduate faculty. Students must register for PHY 60199 for a total of 6 credit hours. It is expected that students will continuously register for PHY 60199 — and, thereafter PHY 60299 if needed — each semester until all requirements for the thesis have been met. Credit hours for PHY 60299 do not count toward the degree.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
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Physics - Minor

The Physics minor allows students with a major or interest in natural sciences, mathematics, education and technology to complement their studies and enhance their academic credentials. Non-science majors may find that the minor enhances their knowledge of this useful and fascinating field.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a conceptual and quantitative understanding of fundamental principles of classical and modern physics.
  2. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and use these skills to solve scientific problems.
  3. Develop oral and written communication skills to present scientific findings obtained through theoretical, computational and experimental efforts.

Admissions for Physics - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements
Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 11022
TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
MATH 12003
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II
Minor Requirements
PHY 12000INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
PHY 23101GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
PHY 23102GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
PHY 30020INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
PHY 36001INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
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Physics - B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Physics program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in physics or a related field. With a rigorous curriculum that includes advanced coursework in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and more, this program provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in graduate school or the workforce.

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Program Description

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is a professionally oriented program that serves as preparation for either graduate work in physics or entrance into positions in a variety of industries or government service.

The Physics major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Biological Sciences concentration is interdisciplinary and for students with a strong interest in both physics and biology, who may wish to prepare for graduate study in biophysics or work in a biotechnology company.
  • The Chemistry concentration is interdisciplinary and designed for students with a strong interest in both physics and chemistry, who may wish to prepare for graduate study in chemical physics or work in a high-technology materials-related research and development laboratory.
  • The Computer Science concentration is interdisciplinary and provides a foundation in physics while emphasizing the use of computer software in scientific applications. Graduates are prepared for computer-related careers that require an understanding of the underlying science as well as knowledge of relevant computer applications.
  • The Entrepreneurship concentration is interdisciplinary and designed to prepare physics majors for various aspects of starting or managing a scientific business.
  • The Physics concentration prepares students for further study at the graduate level or entry into industry careers. This concentration trains students in logical thinking and problem solving using both analytical and computational methods. It also furnishes students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws and principles that govern the physical world. In addition, this concentration prepares students for applications of physics to practical devices and systems, making it a popular stepping stone to graduate degrees and careers not only in physics, but also engineering, astronomy/astrophysics, materials science and applied mathematics.
  • The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry concentration is interdisciplinary and designed to prepare physics majors for further study leading to careers in medicine.

Admissions for Physics - B.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate strong technical and cognitive skills expected of a competent physicist, including the ability to:
    1. Think critically and analytically.
    2. Identify, define and solve complex scientific problems.
    3. Apply advanced mathematical methods (such as calculus and differential equations) and computational tools.
    4. Use, design and construct laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  2. Exhibit key personal and professional traits of successful scientists, including diligence, creativity, persistence and self-confidence.
  3. Communicate scientific findings effectively to peers, supervisors and professional audiences within the physics community and general public.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CHEM 10060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
MATH 12003ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
PHY 12000INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
PHY 23101GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 15
PHY 23102GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 15
PHY 30020INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 22
PHY 35101CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
PHY 36001INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
PHY 40020ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 22
PHY 40092INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR) 2
or PHY 40096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
PHY 45201ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
PHY 46101QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Mathematics Electives, choose from the following:8-10
MATH 21001
& MATH 22005
& MATH 32044
LINEAR ALGEBRA
and ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III
and ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 32051
& MATH 32052
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES I
and MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES II
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)8
33
6
3,46-9
Concentrations
Choose from the following:41
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Entrepreneurship
Physics
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Credit is not granted for both the PHY 13001/PHY 13002 and the PHY 23101/PHY 23102 series, nor for PHY 13012.

2

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category or general electives.

4

PHIL 21001 is highly recommended to fulfill the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category for the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry concentration.

Biological Sciences Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 10110BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
BSCI 40163EVOLUTION 3
CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
16
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
23-6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PHY 40096 may be applied toward the major. Recommended electives: BSCI 40158, CHEM 30481, PHY 44600.

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Chemistry Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 30301INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
CHEM 30481ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 14
CHEM 30482ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 14
4
212
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
33-6
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including a minimum of 39 upper-division credit hours)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

Students who have already completed CHEM 30481 and CHEM 30482 may not take and apply CHEM 20482 toward the major.

2

A maximum 6 credit hours of PHY 40096 may be applied toward the major.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Computer Science Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CS 13001COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 4
or CS 13011
& CS 13012		 COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
CS 23001COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
CS 23022DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CS 42201NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA 3
Computer Science (CS) or Mathematics (MATH) or Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 16
18
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
23-6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)7
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PHY 40096 may be applied toward the major.

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
or ENTR 37040 ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOLS
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENTR 27056INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
ENTR 27466SPEAKER SERIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1
ENTR 37065ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Mathematics (MATH) or Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 16
16
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
20-3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 310
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PHY 40096 may be applied toward the major.

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

3

Recommended electives: ENTR 47047 and one of the following: ENTR 37045, ENTR 37075, MKTG 35056.

Physics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PHY 45301THERMAL PHYSICS 3
115
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:5-6
CHEM 10061
& CHEM 10063
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
1
Programming Elective, choose from the following:3-4
CS 10062
PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES
CS 13001
COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
CS 13011
& CS 13012
COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
ENGR 15300
& ENGR 15301
ENGINEERING COMPUTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
and ENGINEERING COMPUTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING LABORATORY
ENGR 26220
& ENGR 26222
PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS
and PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS LABORATORY
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
23-6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PHY 40096 may be applied toward the major.

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30130HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 3
or BSCI 40430 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3-4
or BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 30284INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4
or CHEM 40245 BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE
CHEM 30475ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
CHEM 30476ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
CHEM 30481ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
CHEM 30482ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 10-2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:41
1

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply toward general electives.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • The following courses may not count toward major requirements: PHY 11030, PHY 21040, PHY 21041, PHY 21430 and PHY 21431.

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.

  • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.1 
  • The following programs are exempt from this requirement: The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.2
  • Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language
1

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the programs offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ; or (3) demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.

2

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs). The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology exemption is due to its extensive collaboration with and contribution from the Information Technology program in the College of Applied and Technical Studies, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

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Roadmaps

Biological Sciences Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
!PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
!CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
!BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
Foreign Language 4
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
!BSCI 40163 EVOLUTION 3
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Chemistry Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
!PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
!CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
Foreign Language 4
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
Chemistry (CHEM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Computer Science Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
!PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CS 13001
or CS 13011 and CS 13012
 COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
or COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
4
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
!CS 23022 DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Computer Science (CS) or Mathematics (MATH) or Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Five
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours17
Semester Six
!CS 23001 COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!CS 42201 NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA 3
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Computer Science (CS) or Mathematics (MATH) or Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 5
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Entrepreneurship Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
!PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
!ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Four
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
Mathematics (MATH) or Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
ACCT 23020
or ENTR 37040
 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
or ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOLS
3
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
ENTR 27466 SPEAKER SERIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP 1
ENTR 37065 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Physics Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!PHY 45301 THERMAL PHYSICS 3
Concentration Electives 5-6
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Five
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Programming Elective 3-4
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Physics (PHY) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 5
!PHY 12000 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS SEMINAR (ELR) 1
!PHY 23101 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB) 5
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
!CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12003 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II 5
!PHY 23102 GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB) 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
!CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
!CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
!Mathematics Elective 4
!Mathematics Elective or ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
!CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
!CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
!Mathematics Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
!BSCI 30130
or BSCI 40430
 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
or ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
3
!PHY 35101 CLASSICAL MECHANICS 4
!PHY 36001 INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
!BSCI 30156
or BSCI 30171
 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS
or GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
3-4
!CHEM 30284
or CHEM 40245
 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
or BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE
4
!PHY 30020 INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!PHY 46101 QUANTUM MECHANICS 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 0-3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
!PHY 40092
or PHY 40096
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICS (ELR)
or INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION (ELR)
2
!PHY 45201 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY 4
Foreign Language 4
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement or General Elective 2-3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
!PHY 40020 ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY (WIC) 2
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

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Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Customize your education with the Integrative Studies program. Our Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree allows you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique interests and career goals. With a flexible program structure that allows you to combine courses from various disciplines, you will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that are highly valued in today's job market.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree provides a path to degree completion utilizing an integrative approach while maintaining a focus on career and professional goals. Students consult with an advisor to research and develop a plan of study.

The Integrative Studies major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations.
  • The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the  policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Students who have completed 30 credit hours (excluding credit earned while in high school, e.g. College Credit Plus) may declare the Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree. Students should schedule an appointment with a B.I.S. advisor to evaluate completed coursework, discuss future academic and career goals and determine which concentration will be reflected on the degree audit.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Integrate theoretical and empirical material from across traditional disciplines.
  2. Design, research and execute a scholarly project of high quality.
  3. Articulate connections between their chosen coursework at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and their plans to make a contribution to their community after graduation.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IGST 40099SENIOR PROJECT (ELR) (WIC) 11-3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
23
6
3
26-9
23-6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 30-52
Concentrations
Choose from the following:30-82
Integrative Studies-General 4
Integrative Studies-Two Minors 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

3

Students are encouraged to complete internships or utilize individual investigations for more nuanced work; the total hours that can be completed with internship (xxx92) and/or individual investigation (xxx96) courses can not total more than 15 hours.

4

The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations. 

5

The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 2.000
  • The B.I.S. degree requires a minimum total of 120 earned credit hours, of which 39 credit hours must be at the upper-division (30000 or 40000) level.
  • Students in both the Integrative Studies-General concentration and the Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration are required to complete IGST 40099, as well as all university and college requirements.
Program Delivery

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  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

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