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Nov 26, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
University Studies, BS
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The bachelor of science in university studies is a university-wide program that is designed for students who seek a course of study that is personally interesting and professionally relevant outside of the traditional majors approach to successful degree completion. A course of study is designed by the individual student to address unique student needs or interests. Students work with an academic advisor and faculty in the appropriate disciplines in designing a specific course of study around a thematic core, which is otherwise not available in traditional university degrees. The Faculty Oversight Committee, made up of faculty representatives from each of the colleges throughout the university, must approve the thematic core.
To declare a major in university studies, students must have completed 30 s.h. with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. A minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained for coursework taken in the required degree core and in the thematic core courses. A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework in the thematic core and free electives must be at or above the 3000 level of courses.
Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit, as follows:
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Thematic Core - minimum of 48 s.h.
- The thematic core must be of sufficient depth to provide the student with a program that helps establish a basic level of expertise similar to that earned in a traditional major.
- The thematic core must be developed around a specific program of study that is not available through established degrees.
- The thematic core should include courses and experiences that build a skill set in critical areas of communication, basic skills in technology, leadership, multicultural sensitivity, planning/organizing, critical thinking/analytical thinking/problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration/working in teams.
- Students must work collaboratively with an academic advisor and faculty in appropriate disciplines when designing the thematic core.
- A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework in the thematic core and free electives must be at or above the 3000 level of courses.
- The Faculty Oversight Committee must approve the thematic core.
- The thematic core may not include more than 24 s.h. from a single prefix or approved course list from any interdisciplinary program.
Free electives to complete requirements for graduation.
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