Integrative Studies 2009-2010
Students must fulfill all requirements listed below
There is a drop-down box next to each requirement listing courses and other methods
that can be used to meet it (click “Choose an item”). You may select the courses/methods
you have used or wish to use, and then save this document for your reference.
Remember:
You will still need to register for your courses each semester using Student Self Service
Competencies
A. Health and Wellness (4 points)
Notes:
 MUST have one from each point category; at least 1 point in each of 3 years (where possible)
 It is strongly recommended that, whenever possible, students satisfy Point #1 before taking courses to
accumulate their other points.
 You cannot use a course to meet more than one requirement unless otherwise noted (eg. Highlander)
 Health and Wellness courses can be taken for a grade or pass/fail (for credit/not for credit) unless
otherwise noted (L=letter grade only; NC=No Credit).
 Students must register for the appropriate INTS course(s) in order to use Intercollegiate sports to meet
Point 3 or 4.
Point #1: Fitness for Life - Theory Component:
Point #2: Fitness Lab Component:
Point #3: Indoor Activity:
Point #4: Outdoor Activity:
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Student may, but need not, take the lab, CHEM 188)
B. Writing (must satisfy by end of 1st year)
Student will satisfy the Writing Competency if he or she: Choose an item.
C. Quantitative Literacy
Student will satisfy the QL Competency if he or she: Choose an item.
Students who do not satisfy the Quantitative Literacy competency by any of the methods listed above
must take a MATH courses for their 2nd Creation requirement - once this MATH course is completed, the
QL competency is also considered met.
*
Student may request that a grade from 4th year of math (9-12) be used. Appropriate courses include Algebra I or II,
Geometry, Math A or B, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics, etc. Consumer math, business math, or similar do not apply.
** Includes College Algebra or Pre-calculus.
*** Completing BADM/ECON/PSY/SOC Statistics meets QL Competency but DOES NOT meet Creation requirement below.
D. Foreign Language
Student will satisfy the FL Competency if he or she: Choose an item.
* Such experiences may include a summer/semester/year abroad engaged in activities such as internships that require extensive
use of a language other than the student’s native tongue
** or its equivalent through a test such as the College Level Examination Program [CLEP]
Faith Foundation
A.
Bible requirement must be completed by end of 1st year
Choose an item.
B.
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* course usually taken in student’s second year
Culture: Understanding Human Thought and Creative Expression Across Time
Students are encouraged to complete at least one History or Philosophy course by end of 1st year
A. Art or Music:
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S=Studio; L=Lecture
B. History:
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C. Literature:
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D. Philosophy:
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*
With or without credit. Includes Men’s & Women’s Choir, College Choir, Philharmonia, and Symphonic Winds. Other ensembles
possible if approved by ensemble director. Admission to all college ensembles is by audition or hearing.
** must take both for IS
*** meets both Literature and Philosophy requirements
Creation: Understanding the Natural World
At least 2 courses, 1 from each category – courses must have two different prefixes
(MATH, CSCI, BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, PHYS)
A. Lab Science:
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B. Math or Science: Choose an item.
If QL Competency (above) is not met, must take MATH course.
* may only be used if QL Competency has been met
+ may be taken for 4 credits with lab or 3 credits without lab
Community: Understanding Human Society
A.
B.
Students must choose courses from at least two of the following disciplines:
ANTH, COMM, ECON, POLS, PSY, SOC
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Choose an item.
Must be different prefix from above
* must take both for IS
** may use only one of these for Community
☐ Minimum 124 semester hours required for graduation (128 for BMus)
☐ Minimum Liberal Arts hours (BA: 93hrs; BS: 62hrs; BMUS: 32hrs)
☐ FYI