Integrated Studies Major

Major Information:

This major allows students the flexibility to pursue individualized interests and prepare for a profession in a related field. Students work on minors, specializations, experiences, and individual initiatives in their areas of interest. Most importantly, IST graduates have strong transferable skills for any profession after demonstrating program outcomes. 

The IST major requirements are General Education,IST-475, 3 credits upper-level (300-400) plus elective credits to reach the 120 required credits. 

This program is ideal for students returning or transferring to Alverno who are looking for a direct path to graduation.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identifies problems and collaborates effectively with others to address them.
  2. Applies knowledge, frameworks, and theories from multiple disciplines to interpret issues.
  3. Uses various modes of communication to connect with audiences creatively and effectively.
  4. Makes meaning out of the complexity and significance of diverse identities, perspectives and ways of being.
  5. Self-assesses to evaluate and strengthen personal value systems and professional goals.

Lewis, Patricia, Ph.D., Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, patricia.lewis@alverno.edu

Integrated Studies (IST.D.BA) Requirements  25-26 Catalog

IST-475Adv Sem: Integrated Foundtn:Bldg Future2
Advanced level work in at least on area of study3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENS
AC-151Initial Social Interaction Assessment0
FSS-125First Semester Seminar2
PPS-229Career & Internship Planning1
Choose one Globally Effective Citizen Course: AHS-409, GEC-302, GEC-307, GEC-312, GEC-314, GEC-315, GEC-317, GEC-320,GEC-324, GEC-328, GEC-333, GEC-3983
Communication & Quantitative Literacy Requirements
CM-120Communication Seminar 14
CM-125Communication Seminar 23
CM-225Communication Seminar 33
FA-110Intro to the Arts4
QL-122Quantitative Literacy in Modern World4
or BU-151 Personal Finance
QL-156Mathematical Connections3
Fine Arts & Humanities Requirements
FA-110Intro to the Arts4
HUM-150Express/Interpretn Human Experience4
HFA-210Humanities & Fine Arts Elective2
HFA-310Humanities & Fine Arts Elective2
BSC-215Working in Diverse Groups2
HUM-150Express/Interpretn Human Experience4
Behaviorial Science Requirements
BSC-215Working in Diverse Groups2
GLS-200Introduction to Global Studies3-4
or POL-225 American Politics
or PSY-110 Life Span Development
or SW-200 Intro to Social Work
BI, CH, PH SC Science Course with Lab4
Electives60
Total Credits119-120