Integrative Studies Concentration
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements
This academic plan allows you to create your own major by combining established minor programs of study. Your plan must include two minors (or more, depending on the student's interest) from any academic program in the university to build content knowledge in specific areas of focus. Students must complete all requirements of each minor program of study, with at least 18 credit hours coming from upper-division courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies Major with a Concentration in Integrative Studies - 50-51 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 6 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (** ^) | ||
| INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE (^) | ||
| Select one course from the following methods or statistics courses | 3 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS STATISTICS (^) | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS (^) | ||
| APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR (^) | ||
or SOWK 3000 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR | |
or PA 3000 | APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR | |
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING (^) | ||
| QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (^) | ||
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (^) | ||
| SOCIAL STATISTICS (^) | ||
| RESEARCH METHODS (^) | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (** ^) | ||
| STATISTICAL METHODS I (^) | ||
| Additional hours to be determined in consultation with the advisor | 5-11 | |
| Select any two UNO minors | 30-36 | |
Must complete all requirements of each minor program of study, with at least 18 credit hours coming from 3000/4000 Level courses. | ||
This academic plan may include one or more semesters of study abroad, or internships, if appropriate. | ||
| College Breadth | ||
| College of Arts and Sciences’ college breadth requirement satisfied by this major | ||
| BS Cognate Requirement | 15 | |
| See advisor | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies Concentration Four-Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| INDS 1000 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) | 3 |
| CMST 1110 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts #1** | 3 | |
| Social Science #2** | 3 | |
*ENGL 1150 requires appropriate English placement. | ||
** Social Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and Natural/Physical Sciences should be used for focus area exploration. When a student knows what disciplines they will be studying, they should take the introductory class to the discipline, if offered as a Social Science, Humanities/Fine Arts, and/or Natural/Physical Sciences gen ed in order to avoid prerequisite delays. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy* | 3-4 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts #2** | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science without lab | 3 | |
| Social Science #3*** | 3 | |
*It is generally recommended students take MATH 1300. The student should talk with an advisor before enrolling in an alternative Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy class to ensure the necessary class is taken for their intended focus areas. | ||
** Humanities/Fine Arts class #2 and/or Social Science #2 can also complete Diversity requirements if Diversity requirements are not already met. | ||
***Social Science course #3 must come from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor One course #1 | 3 | |
| Minor One course #2 | 3 | |
| Minor Two course #1 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts #3* | 3 | |
| Elective | 2-3 | |
*Humanities/Fine Arts class #3 or Social Science #3 can also complete a Diversity requirement if Diversity requirements are not already met. HFA course #3 must come from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor One upper-division course #1* | 3 | |
| Minor Two upper-division course #1* | 3 | |
| Minor Two course #2 | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science with lab** | 4 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
*Most minors require 9 credit hours of upper-division work, though some may require more. Students should be aware of their minor requirements. | ||
** NPS Course with Lab must be from 2nd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Writing in the Discipline Course* | 3 | |
| Minor One upper-division course #2 | 3 | |
| Minor Two upper-division course #2 | 3 | |
| Approved Research Course** | 3 | |
| Cognate course*** | 3 | |
*Writing in the Discipline course requires ENGL 1160. | ||
**Students should take a Research class that best fits their chosen areas of study. STEM and Social Science Statistic/Research courses have a mathematics/quantitative literacy prerequisite. Humanities Research courses generally have a composition prerequisite. Meet with an advisor for options. | ||
***Fifteen hours of Cognate courses are required for the Bachelor of Science degree and should be taken in one discipline that the student is not already studying. Cognates should be approved by the major advisor. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Minor One upper-division course #3 | 3 | |
| Minor Two upper-division course #3 | 3 | |
| Minor One upper-division course #4 | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Minor Two upper-division course #4 | 3 | |
| Diversity requirement class, Additional minor courses, Minor Three course, or Elective | 3 | |
| Diversity requirement class, Additional minor courses, Minor Three course, or Elective | 3 | |
| Cognate course | 3 | |
| Additional minor courses, Minor Three course/ upper-division course, or Elective | 3 | |
Note: If U.S. Diversity or Global Diversity University requirements have not been met, the student should take a class that fulfills the missing requirement(s). | ||
Note: Students may pursue a third minor instead of taking additional courses in their first two minors or electives. If a student plans to select a third minor, they should begin taking courses for the third minor sophomore year to ensure courses will be offered and requirements can be completed. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INDS 4950 | INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: CAPSTONE COURSE (*) | 3 |
| Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective | 3 | |
| Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective | 3 | |
| Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective | 3 | |
| Additional minor courses, Minor Three upper-division course, or Elective | 3 | |
*Senior status and permission of instructor is required. | ||
Note: If student will have earned fewer than 120 credits by end of semester, they should take additional classes in a focus area or University electives. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-122 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an Interdisciplinary Studies advisor for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams:
For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study