Program Overview

HASS Integrative Pathway

The HASS Integrative Pathway is a 12-credit depth concentration that all undergraduate students must complete as part of their HASS Core requirement. This pathway provides consistency and intellectual coherence to course selection, and can enhance or enrich a major.

Objectives and Outcomes

The HASS Integrative Pathway aims to:

• Improve student curriculum and academic development by providing a focused area of study
• Simplify the lives of students in terms of satisfying HASS requirements by guiding them towards a specific selection of courses
• Lead to a minor or even major, as many pathways can be transformed into minors with just one additional course

Quick Guidelines and Policies

• The first course in the pathway may be a HASS Inquiry course, but it does not have to be
• Students must declare their HASS Pathway in SIS, and the requirements will populate in DegreeWorks
• No course within the pathway sequence may be taken as Pass/No Credit
• Some pathways have the option of becoming a HASS minor with one additional course
• Students may switch pathways if it is feasible to complete the new pathway's requirements before graduation

Current Available Pathways

• Arts
• Communication and Media
• Cognitive Science
• Economics
• Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences
• Science and Technology Studies
• Transfer Student

Common Questions

How do I declare my Pathway?

Students must declare their pathway in SIS as part of their graduation requirement.

When should I complete my Pathway?

Students should aim to complete their pathway by the end of their fifth semester, or a full academic year before their planned commencement.

Can Independent Studies/Research apply toward my Pathway?

No, independent studies and undergraduate research cannot be used to fulfill pathway requirements.

Can I create my own Pathway?

No, students may not create their own pathway and must fulfill their selected pathway by following the requirements outlined in their catalog year.

Do I need to choose a HASS Inquiry course as part of my Pathway?

No, the first course in the pathway may be a HASS Inquiry course, but it does not have to be.

Do I need to choose a Communication Intensive or 4000-level course as part of my Pathway?

No, courses within the pathway may be communication intensive or at the 4000-level, but they do not have to be.

Can my Pathway courses count toward a HASS minor?

Yes, most pathways have an associated HASS minor by taking one additional course.

Can I Pass/No Credit (PNC) Pathway Courses?

No, students cannot pass
o credit on any courses that will be used to fulfill pathway requirements.

Can I switch to another Pathway?

Yes, however, students may only switch to a pathway included in their cohort's catalog year, and must ensure that they can fulfill the requirements of the new pathway before graduation.

Can I transfer Pathway courses?

Yes, courses that transfer in as named courses that are part of a pathway will be counted toward the pathway requirement. Courses that transfer in as HASS general electives may be eligible to count toward a pathway depending on the curriculum requirements.

Where to find the Integrative Pathways

The course requirements for each pathway are laid out in the academic catalog, and pathway options vary depending on the student's cohort catalog. Students must follow the curriculum requirements as outlined in their catalog.