Department of Integrative Studies Staff	(251) 460-6263
Chair	Dr. Paige Vitulli
Academic Advisor	Diane F. Harvey
Academic Advisor	Melanie McLain
Secretary	Vallarie Hernandez

Department of Integrative Studies website
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/ceps/integrative/index.html

The Department of Integrative Studies (INGS) includes the Educational Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Faculty are professionals from various backgrounds including business, political science, instructional design, teacher education, interdisciplinary studies, community counseling, educational research, and child development.  

The Educational Studies degree prepares individuals to work with children, adolescents and adults in a wide variety of non-traditional educational settings, such as education departments of museums, zoos, hospitals, places of worship, mental health facilities, non-profit organizations, and more, where teacher certification is not required.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is a customizable program which can be taken fully online, offering a BA or BS which builds skills in communication, cultural competency, analytical thinking, leadership, and teamwork. Diversity is valued among learners and emphasis is on the importance of becoming an active leader, effective team member, and engaged global citizen.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IST) degree is designed to give students a variety of options in earning a Bachelor’s degree tailored to meet their needs and interests.  The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (IST) offers a fully on-line degree.

General Education Requirements (41 Credit Hours)		Credit Hours
Area I - Written Composition
2 courses	EH 101, EH 102	6
Area II - Humanities, Fine Arts, Oral Communication
Any (1) of*	EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236	3
Any (1) of	ARH 100, 103, 123; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101	3
1 course	CA 110	3
Any (1) of	EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236; ARH 100, 103, 123; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101; AFR 101; IST 105; CLA 110; LG 111, 112, 131, 132, 151, 152, 171, 172, 211, 212, 231, 232, 251, 252, 271, 272; LGS 101, 102, 106, 107, 121, 122, 141, 142, 201, 202, 206, 207, 221, 222, 241, 242; PHL 110, 121, 131, 231, 240	3
Area III - Natural Sciences and Math
2 courses w/ labs	BLY 101/101L, 102/102L, 121/121L, 122/122L; CH 101/101L, 103/103L, 131/131L, 132/132L; GEO 101/101L, 102/102L; GY 111/111L, 112/112L; PH 101/101L, 104/104L, 114/114L, 115/115L, 201/201L, or 202/202L, MET 140/140L	8
Any (1) of	MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238	3
Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Any (1) of*	HY 101, 102, 135, 136	3
3 courses	IST 201; AN 100, 101; CA 100, 211; ECO 215, 216; GEO 114, 115; GS 101; IS 101; PSC 130; PSY 120, 250; SY 109, or 112; HY 101, 102, 135, 136	9
*As part of the General Education Requirements, students must complete a 6-hour sequence in Literature or History