Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 59 Course Requirements for BIS Degree Contract of three areas of emphasis: (54 credit hours minimum) Every BIS student will take a minimum of 18 credit hours in three different academic departments or institutionally recognized disciplines (two of which must offer upper division credit) as approved by the department and the BIS Coordinator. Any change in the course contract must be approved by the chair of the appropriate department and the BIS coordinator. Upon request, any student who has completed, or who will complete, a technical associate degree at Weber State University or another regionally accredited institution may request to have one of three emphasis areas waived and fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree by completing two areas of emphasis in addition to the technical associate degree. Requests will be reviewed by the Director of the BIS program, and students will be expected to fulfill all other WSU and BIS program requirements. BIS Capstone and Graduation Preparation Class (2 credit hours) This class will prepare students to successfully complete the BIS capstone thesis project, and to prepare themselves professionally for careers and graduate school. (Required prerequisite for capstone) • BIS 3800 - BIS Capstone and Graduation Preparation Credits: (3) BIS Capstone Project: (3 credit hours) The BIS capstone project gives students the opportunity to integrate their three areas of emphasis into a single thesis. (Required for graduation) • BIS 4800 - Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone Credits: (3) Internship Option Elective - BIS Internship (1-3 credit hours) The opportunity to earn 1 to 3 credits for an internship is available to students in the BIS program. Please contact the BIS coordinator for more information. • BIS 3850 - BIS Internship Credits: (1-3) BIS Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. Course Descriptions - BIS Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program BIS 2800 - Foundations of Integrated Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies provide students with theories and methods used in cross-disciplinary inquiry. Course components include: connections between academic studies and student interests, methods associated with integrated studies, and planning future employment and lifelong learning goals. BIS 3800 - BIS Capstone and Graduation Preparation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] This course provides BIS students with a foundation for the capstone project, as well as helping them to professionalize themselves in preparation for life after graduation. BIS 3800 is a required prerequisite for BIS 4800. Beginning Spring 2015, BIS 2800 will be a prerequisite for BIS 3800. BIS 3850 - BIS Internship Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] The Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program (BIS) offers BIS students the opportunity to earn 1 to 3 elective credits for a work internship. Prerequisite: For requirements and guidelines, contact the BIS office. BIS 4800 - Bachelor of Integrated Studies Senior Capstone Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] The Senior Capstone serves as the culmination of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) interdisciplinary degree. After completing course work in three different areas of emphasis, BIS student synthesize their three disciplines in this capstone project. Prerequisite: BIS 3800. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog