BIS Integrated Studies (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Integrated Studies allows flexible learning options with the integrative coursework, aligned with a student’s future professional and academic goals and interests. It may also utilize credit for prior learning. The major focuses on communications and integrative skills that prepare graduates for future employment or continuing education.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

120-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including Foundations of Integrated Studies, Integrative Writing, Capstone.

Career pathways

Rapidly advancing technologies continue to change the skillset a student needs in order to succeed in the future workplace. Many employers desire graduates who have the skills of communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. These skills are reinforced by the BIS degree and integrative and interdisciplinary curriculum.

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Entry requirements

Students must have 12 in-process credits at WVU, WVU Potomac State, or WVU Tech, or can be directly admitted two years out of high school, or two years from when the student's high school class would have graduated (to accommodate GED applicants). First time students are not admitted directly to the major unless they are at least two years beyond high school graduation. Students who wish to transfer from another WVU major must have a minimum of 12 in process credit hours at WVU or be at least two years beyond high school graduation. Students should have a GPA of at least 2.0 after F-Forgiveness has been applied. If you think you are qualified for F-Forgiveness, please meet with an adviser. Students wishing to transfer from outside of WVU must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 after F-Forgiveness has been applied.

Duration: 120 credit hours

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