Integrated Studies Special Major B.A. ~ Overview

ISSM offers highly motivated, self-directed students the opportunity to develop an individualized, interdisciplinary course of study. Unlike other undergraduate programs, ISSM students must convincingly demonstrate that the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need for their academic and career goals can only be achieved by combining courses, learning outcomes, and other learning experiences offered by two or more CSUMB academic units. As an ISSM student, you will work with the ISSM director and at least two other faculty disciplinary advisors to create a major proposal that synthesizes multiple fields. Once a field of study has been confirmed, we help you carry out a learning plan that adapts your education to your unique career goals and plans for the future.

Sponsored By

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences > Integrated Studies Program

Included Academic Fields

Interdisciplinary studies ~ integrated studies

Concentrations Offered

You will develop your own concentration based on your career and lifelong learning goals. Past examples include Global Communication and Analysis, Global Women's Studies, Education Arts, Entertainment Writing, International Women's Health, Alternative Media Production, Environmental Arts Education, Marine Mammal Training for Conservation Education, Business for Global Community Development, and Media for Environmental Education.

Liberal Learning Pathway

Although the Liberal Learning Pathway as a program of study in Liberal Studies will end in June 2008, the courses that constituted the Liberal Learning Pathway will transition to a track in the Integrated Studies Special Major (ISSM). This new interdisciplinary track in ISSM is currently accepting new majors.

Online Components

All courses use CSUMB's online course and communication management tools to enhance learning.

Associated Course Code

ISSM

Associated Minors

None

Famous integrated thinkers

Revised 11/6/06