General Studies - Integrated Studies, Associate of Science
Degree
Associate of Science
Overview
Integrated Studies combines career skills with general education classes to enable students to more easily transfer credit to a four-year institution. Students may add a general education component to any two-year or select certificate programs offered at the College. Students must complete at least one semester in an approved skill area (degree or certificate) before beginning the general studies component.
For example, a student who wants to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree could complete one semester in any associate of applied science degree, or in any approved certificate program, and then begin the general studies coursework while completing the remaining program requirements. The student would then graduate from LDS Business College with an AAS or Certificate and an AS in Integrated Studies. The AS in Integrated Studies would meet general education transfer requirements at most institutions. Students planning to transfer to BYU should check their admissions policies regarding the maximum number of credit hours they will allow.
The Integrated Studies degree can be completed in one to two semesters beyond the time required to earn an applied skills degree. Some students will be able to complete both a two-year applied degree and an Integrated Studies degree in only five semesters. There are two options for the general education component of the Integrated Studies degree. Students may use any combination.
- Some general education courses will continue to be offered by the College. These are listed in the College’s course catalog.
- Selected general education classes are available through the BYU-Idaho online program.
It is the responsibility of each student to meet with a representative from the transfer institution they want to attend to discuss the specifics of how the degree meets that institution’s transfer and graduation requirements.
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Career Opportunities
The Integrated Studies program gives students a quick entry into the marketplace now as well as the option for continued education to advance their careers in the future The eternal truths acquired in this distinctly LDS environment help build family and prepare the student for leadership in employment, the Church, and community. You will find career opportunities for each skills program on the web pages for that degree or certificate.
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Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
AAS Degree or Certificate Courses:
Religion Courses (May be a part of AAS or Certificate) (8 credits hours)
(2 Cornerstone Courses Plus 2 Other Religion Courses)
College-wide Courses (May be a part of AAS or Certificate)
| COM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Intro. to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 220 | Professional Bus Comm | 3 credits |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
Program Core Courses (credit hours varies; one semester must be completed before beginning GE courses)
AAS Degree or select Certificates
See AAS/Certificate program sheet for requirements
General Education Core Requirements:
English (select one)
Quantitative Literacy (select one)
American Institutions (select one)
POLS 110: on-campus
101 FDAMF, 110 POLSC: *BYU-I online
Distribution Classes
Fine Arts Distribution (select one)
Art 101, Art 106: on-campus
110 FDHUM: *BYU-I online
Alternate classes may be made available through BYU-I in future semesters.
Humanities Distribution (select one)
COM 122: on-campus (College wide course)
211 FDINT: *BYU-I online
Life Science Distribution (select one)
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
Physical Science Distribution (select one)
Alternate classes may be made available through BYU-I in future semesters.
111 GEOL: *BYU-I online
PS 120: on-campus
Social Science Distribution (select one)
101 ANTH, 150 ECON, 151 ECON, 111 SOC: *BYU-I online
ECON 161: on-campus
SS 101: on-campus
Elective (choose one additional course from FA, HUM LS, PS, or SS or QL Distribution areas)
Total Credit Hours: 62
Associate of Science of Integrated Studies requires completion of an approved Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate. Consult academic advising for specific graduation requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence (4 Semesters)
Based on a 16 credit hour certificate, more credits may be required if the certificate is more credits.
First Semester
| | 2 core certificate classes | 6 credits |
| ENG 101 | Intro. to College Writing | 3 credits |
| COM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone Religion course | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
| | 2 core certificate classes | 6 credits |
| ENG 201 | Inter. College Writing | 3 credits |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| | American Institutions* (GE) | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone Religion course | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
| | 2 core certificate classes | 6 credits |
| | Art* (GE) | 3 credits |
| | | |
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| | OR | |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
| | OR | |
| | Life Sci* (GE) | 3 credits |
| | | |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
| | OR | |
| MAT 106 | Intro to Quantitative Analysis | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | REL | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
Fourth Semester
| ENG 220 | Professional Bus Comm | 3 credits |
| | Physical Science *(GE) | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| | OR | |
| | Soc Sci* (GE) | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | 1 GE Distribution Elective | 3 credits |
| | REL | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-63
Graduation Requirements
- Complete AAS/Certificate Degree, Religion, College-wide, and General Education courses as outlined
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
* Register for BYU-Idaho course through MyBC. BYU-I courses are designated with the subject area BYU-I.