Integrative Studies BIS
The Bachelor of Integrative Studies Program is a flexible degree program designed for highly motivated, independent students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree in educational areas where Ferris State University has appropriate faculty, facilities, and course work, but for which FSU does not have an existing baccalaureate degree program.
Within the individualized study program, a student could propose a program of study that crosses department or college disciplinary areas in an unconventional manner or creates a new configuration of areas of study. Proposed programs do not duplicate any existing FSU majors, and all Integrative Studies programs are approved by the Program Coordinator in consultation with the BIS Program Committee.
In short, the program allows students to develop competencies from a variety of disciplines that will be well matched with their intended career and/or educational goals.
There are three main concentrations, or program options, in the BIS program. All of the concentrations allow flexibility to students to propose coursework geared toward their clearly defined career goals, job advancement, and/or graduate study. For each of the three Program Options in the BIS, individual programs of study are developed with and approved by the Program Coordinator. An assigned faculty advisor will also assist in this process for the student's successful completion of the degree.
Location: Alpena
Program Plan: Alpena
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