Individualized Studies Major: Public Safety Option (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Individualized Studies offers interdisciplinary or specialized study, equipping students with knowledge and skills in a selected area. It fosters ongoing reflective learning and requires a minimum grade of "C-" in major course requirements and a "C" in General Education Programs. The program culminates in a 4-credit capstone project.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• The Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
in Individualized Studies provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary or specialized study.
• It equips students with knowledge and skills in a selected area.
• Fosters ongoing reflective learning.

Course Schedule and Structure:

General Education Program Requirements

(40 total credits)

• Minimum grade C- required in General Education Course Work
• Completion required prior to capstone
• ENG 420: Writing Process, 4 credits
COM 460: Interpersonal Communication & Group Dynamics, 4 credits
• COM 480: Visual Communication, 4 credits
• Select one of the following, 4 Credits
• MTH 402 Mathematics for our world
• MTH 504 Statistics
• MTH 510 Pre-Calculus
• Knowledge of Human Behavior and Social Systems, 4 Credits
• Knowledge of the Physical and Natural World, 4 Credits
• Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression, 4 credits
CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking, and IDIS 601, Interdisciplinary Seminar (both at 4 Credits total)

Program Requirements

(32 credits in a Major, with four at the upper level)

• Capstone (4 Credits),
• Academic Advisors will provide counsel regarding specific major courses that maybe completed.

Assessment

• A final grade of "C-" (or better) must be attained on all major course requirements.