Integrated Studies - Online BS

Interdisciplinary Studies

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Program Overview

Utah Tech University’s online Integrated Studies program allows students to stand out from the crowd by earning bachelor’s degrees different from traditional, discipline-specific majors. You will select an emphasis in two different areas and combine knowledge from and an understanding of the relationships between these two academic or professional fields, identifying and exploring significant connections between disciplines to support your postgraduate goals.

This online degree offers six degree emphases:

  • Communication Studies
  • Family Studies and Human Development
  • Health Care Administration
  • Management
  • Public Health
  • Recreation Management

Program Stats

Cost

$271 per credit hour

Timing

Four years to completion

Length

120 Credits

Career Ready

At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Formulate real-world problems and issues by integrating theories, methods, content, and perspectives from multiple disciplines.
  • Assemble research in the academic and professional literature related to various discipline-specific fields.
  • Author cogent, organized, articulate, research-based written and oral communication.
  • Integrate theories, methods, content and perspectives from multiple disciplines to produce an original, research-based artifact, performance, event, or paper.
  • Synthesize diverse sociocultural and academic perspectives.

Admission Requirements

1

Application

Fill out an online Utah Tech University application and pay the application fee.

Apply
2

Transcripts & Test Scores

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If not transferring any college credits or transferring less than 24 credits, also submit high school transcripts and ACT, SAT, or placement scores.

Important Dates

Spring, Summer, and Fall
Your start dates for the program. More information can be found in the Academic Calendar.

FAQS

How do I apply for admission?

First, determine which category of student you are:

  • New Student – A matriculated student who has never attended any college or university, including students who earned credit before graduating from high school. These students are NOT concurrent enrollment or early enrollment students.
  • Transfer Student – A matriculated student who, after high school graduation, attended another college or university and did not attend Utah Tech University.
  • Returning Student – A matriculated student who previously attended Utah Tech University after high school graduation but has not attended in three or more semesters, including students who may have attended another college or university since they were enrolled at Utah Tech University.
  • International Student – A matriculated or non-matriculated student who is not a U.S. citizen and has not received immigrant status from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
  • Non-degree Seeking – A non-matriculated student attending college classes for personal interest, enrichment, or growth.
  • Home Schooled – Taught at home using other approved curriculum. Certified by Parent/Guardian.

FOR NEW STUDENTS:

  1. Submit completed application
  2. Pay $35.00 non-refundable application fee
  3. Submit official high school transcripts or GED scores
  4. Submit test results (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer)
    • If you are a transfer student, we need official college transcripts for all schools attended. If transferring more than 24 credits, however, then high school transcripts/test scores are not required. Submitting test scores may still be helpful, though, depending on which classes you are enrolling in for prerequisite checking.
  5. To see requirements for the additional student types, refer to the Admissions Summary Sheet.

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How do I order a transcript?

Transcripts can be ordered from your high school or college/university you previously attended. Some schools and institutions allow you to order your transcript online; check with your school for ordering instructions and pricing. For more detailed information on how to order transcripts, please follow the links below.

High School Transcripts Instructions

College Transcripts Instructions

Please allow time for the transcripts to be received and processed. If you have questions about if we have received your transcripts, you can contact us at 435-879-4323 or email us at onestop@utahtech.edu.

How will my credits transfer to Utah Tech University?

Once we have received your transcripts our registrars office will perform a transcript evaluation. This will tell us and you how your credits will transfer. You can also use our Transfer Guide to give you an idea of how your credits will transfer.

Visit the Transfer Guide

Why can't I log in to MyUT?

The most common reasons why students cannot login include:

  • You are not fully admitted yet (are you getting this error?)
  • You are admitted but aren’t entering the correct login & password (call 435-652-7777)
  • You have entered the incorrect password more than three times and have been locked out (call 435-652-7777)
  • Your web browser is not accepting cookies (see google’s article: How to Enable Cookies).
  • Your username is your DigitalID number (make sure your ID number begins with “d”).

You can also check this article about common sign-in issues at Utah Tech.

Is my admissions application complete?

Log into your application portal as a returning user. Or contact the admissions office phone: 435-652-7777, or email us at admissions@utahtech.edu.

Visit the Application Portal

How do I apply for scholarship?

Scholarship opportunities may vary by program or year in school. Please check out all the opportunities on our scholarship website.

Visit the Scholarship Website

Getting Started

Take the next step in your career with a program designed to support your goals, your schedule, and your success. Whether you’re seeking more information or ready to begin your journey, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Contact

Utah Tech One-Stop

Customer Care

Email: OneStop@utahtech.edu

Phone: (435) 879-4748

Office: Technology Building 114