Integrative Studies
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)
Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face, Hybrid, Low Residency, Online • 120 Credits
Integrative studies offer students the chance to craft a personalized education plan tailored to their interests and career goals.
Overview
Working closely with faculty, students design a course plan that blends interdisciplinary study with the requirements of a B.A. or B.S., depending on their chosen degree. Students conduct innovative research and solve real-world problems in fields of personal interest. Cross-disciplinary knowledge gained through integrated studies creates well-prepared graduates for diverse and dynamic career paths.
You will collaborate with over 20 full-time, nationally award-winning faculty members to gain an interdisciplinary foundation in liberal education, ethics, and critical thinking. A focus on investigating and engaging in real-world problems and solutions is a highlight of this program.
The program offers flexible degree pathways to fit all learners. You will gain real-world work experience through internships and create valuable networking opportunities that lead to job connections, with experiential learning opportunities available in Allendale, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Detroit. The program strengthens intercultural and interpersonal skills through collaboration, problem-solving, leadership training, and adaptation.
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Integrative Studies
gvsu.edu/int
229 Lake Ontario Hall
(616) 331-8229
[email protected]
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.
Top skills
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 21,842.05 | 10% |
| $ 33,348.95 | 25% |
| $ 66,115.43 | 50% |
| $ 94,494.26 | 75% |
| $158,866.77 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Top skills- Persuasion
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Social Perceptiveness
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 65,961.75 | 10% |
| $ 97,961.28 | 25% |
| $140,248.66 | 50% |
| $181,085.06 | 75% |
| $224,234.58 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 65,063.36 | 10% |
| $ 94,588.20 | 25% |
| $126,025.96 | 50% |
| $162,963.02 | 75% |
| $211,764.68 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Top skills- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 46,052.59 | 10% |
| $ 58,199.93 | 25% |
| $ 77,740.98 | 50% |
| $ 94,516.51 | 75% |
| $115,883.60 | 90% |
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Top skills- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Management of Financial Resources
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 67,664.85 | 10% |
| $108,682.77 | 25% |
| $181,250.06 | 50% |
| $297,194.89 | 75% |
| $471,972.57 | 90% |
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Of Students Participate in Research or Experiential Learning with Faculty
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