Integrative Studies
December 4, 2024 2024-12-17 14:11Integrative Studies
Online B.A. in
Integrative
Studies
Develop skills applicable to a variety of in-demand careers, including healthcare, business, and human resources.
5 START DATES
12+ MONTHS
TRANSFER 60-90 CH
$500/CH
OU’s Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies is a 100% online program that puts you in charge of your education. Designed for students who are a minimum of five years post highschool/GED or at least 25 years of age and have already completed at least 60 hours of college credit, the bachelor’s degree in integrative studies makes it easier to finish your degree.
With the help of an advisor, you will create a personalized degree program to help you reach your educational and career goals. Choosing from a broad selection of courses, you’ll gain the skills necessary to excel in your chosen area of focus. Your degree program will consist of 30-60 credit hours, depending on how many credits you transfer to OU from your previous institutions.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions (applications due 14 days before the intended start date).
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Term
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Finish What You Started
Finish your degree and reach your career goals with a first-class education from the University of Oklahoma. Our flexible online format allows you to complete assignments on your own schedule, leaving more time for what matters to you most. You’ll have support from our experienced faculty and advisors every step of the way.
Strong Career Growth
Create a better life for yourself with opportunities for increased pay and more career options. The online integrative studies bachelor’s degree is distinct in its career flexibility. Since you will design your degree based on your interests, you will use what you learn in your program to advance in your chosen career field.
PRIOR LEARNING AND TRANSFER CREDIT
In addition to a generous transfer credit policy, your professional credentials may translate into college credit. Prior learning credit is awarded for college-level learning, balancing theory, and practical application appropriate to the subject. Talk to an enrollment coach about how your past college credits and work credentials can save you time and money.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
pursue your integrative studies degree
Offered through the nationally ranked OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies, the online Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies is a fast-paced, accelerated program designed to accommodate working adults. When you are admitted into the program, you will be assigned an advisor who will help you create a proposed plan of study.
These courses will total 30 credit hours completed at the upper-division (3000-4000) level. Degree topics will vary depending on your proposed plan of study.
MANAGEABLE ACCELERATED COURSES
All undergraduate courses in this program are eight weeks long. Most students take four courses (or 12 credit hours) a semester – two classes in the first half of the semester and two in the second half. The number of credit hours you take each semester should be discussed with your advisor and reflective of your personal and work schedules.
Course Offerings
- Effective Communication
- Digital Literacy & Data Analysis
- Critical Inquiry in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Innovative Problem-Solving
- Portfolio in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Every candidate for this degree must select their plan of study, which is a set of courses that meets the student’s professional goals. These courses must total a minimum of 30 credit hours completed in the upper-division level (3000-4000).
- Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor to submit a Proposed Plan of Study to the Associate Dean.
Getting Started Today
To apply, students must:
- Complete the online application at attend.ou.edu
- Be a minimum of five years post high school graduation/GED or at least 25 years of age by the first day of class
- Have at least 60 college credit hours completed
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- International students must demonstrate English proficiency
Application Timeline
Questions about Admissions?
For more information on the admissions process or to request a transfer credit evaluation, please schedule a call, and an enrollment coach will be in touch shortly.
Paying for School
If you would like to explore resources to help pay for your degree or compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
“To be a future leader, you must be a leader of your own life first, and integrative studies provides that option to adult learners. With the help of advisors, students can choose courses to complete their degree that puts them in charge of their education.”
— Pooja Shrivastava, Associate Professor – Program Lead
same academic excellence
Are these programs the same as the programs you offer on the University of Oklahoma campus?
Yes. The University of Oklahoma’s bachelor’s programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and are created by university staff and faculty. Graduates of online programs receive the same degree designation as students who attend classes on campus. Your diploma will be a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma.
Are OU Online degrees accredited?
All OU Online degree programs are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.*
*Note: Degrees also AACSB-accredited specify so in their corresponding program webpage. OU Online’s B.A. in Integrative Studies and B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degrees (Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, etc.) are not accredited by the AACSB.
What are the admissions requirements?
To be admitted to an online bachelor’s degree program, students:
- Must be a minimum of five years post high school graduation/GED OR at least 25 years of age by the first day of class
- Must have at least 60 college credit hours completed
- Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
- Complete the online application at attend.ou.edu
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- International students must demonstrate English proficiency
Once OU receives all materials, we will begin processing your application. Admissions will email a decision letter to the address listed on the application. The average processing time is 2-3 business days.
For more information on the admissions process or to request a transfer credit evaluation, please schedule a call, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
What if I don't meet the admission requirements?
If you do not meet the adult degree completion admissions requirements, the University of Oklahoma offers other degree programs that might be right for you. Schedule a visit with an enrollment coach to discuss your options.
Do I need an associate degree to apply?
No. Applicants should have at least 60 college credit hours completed, but they do not need an associate degree to be admitted.
When can I start classes?
Our programs are offered year-round and in eight-week increments. We offer five start dates, with opportunities to begin taking classes in the fall (August or October), spring (January or March), and summer (June).
All programs have a rolling admissions process; however, applicants are encouraged to have their completed applications submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the start date they intend to begin. Your application is considered complete when we have received official transcripts from all institutions you have attended (academic and military, if applicable). We require a separate transcript from each institution.
Where do I send my transcripts?
Once you apply, we welcome you to submit your information to our Online Transcript Request Form, and we will attempt to order official transcripts from all prior institutions for you. Some institutions do not allow third-party transcript requests. In those cases, you will be contacted and asked to order the official transcript.
To be considered official, transcripts must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and mailed directly from the institution you attended to the following address:
The University of Oklahoma
OU Online
Attn: Incoming Transcripts
1610 Asp Avenue, Room 108
Norman, OK 73072
Transcripts may be submitted electronically as long as they are sent directly from the institution you attended to pacsugadmissions@ou.edu. Unfortunately, transcripts submitted through any other method of delivery can’t be accepted as official.
How much will it cost?
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, you can use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
OU Online has a friendly and knowledgeable team of enrollment coaches ready to guide you through the admissions process. Browse the calendar and schedule a one-on-one meeting that fits your schedule, and an enrollment coach will help answer your questions.
Meet your goals and reach beyond them. A bachelor’s degree can lead to a 49% increase in salary or more, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The best investment you can make for your career is in yourself.
The integrative studies degree completion program requires 120 credit hours to complete, and 60-90 of those hours can be transferred to OU from other institutions.
For example, if a student transfers in 90 credit hours, only 30 hours at OU are required to complete the degree. At $500 per credit hour, the cost to that student would be $15,000.
The degree costs $15,000-$30,000, depending on the number of transfer credits.
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