Insert a 1 page rationale/essay, responding in detail to the following prompts. Before sending your rationale to your advisor, proofread it carefully for proper grammar and spelling.
1) Why you have chosen to major in integrative studies? It is understood that the degree many help you graduate in a timely manner, but what other reasons do you have for choosing this major. Explain how integrated academic subjects will benefit you.
2) Why you selected the specialized tract; and which subject(s) do you emphasize in your studies and why?
3) How will specific upper level courses (at least 4) you have selected benefit you in terms of academic and/or career preparation? Discuss one aspect of each course and how it will benefit you in terms of academic and/or career preparation.
4) And how you see the degree (Bachelor of Science with a major in integrative studies) helping you achieve your career or future academic (graduate study) objectives.
Specialized studies-The Bachelor of Specialized Studies is a multi-disciplinary degree program designed by an individual student. The Bachelor of Specialized Studies program provides the means by which a student may, with help from an academic advisor and consultation with faculty, design his or her degree program
Upper level division courses I’m taking:
Life-span Developmental Psychology (PSYC 3305)
Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 4430)
Health Psychology (PSYC 3410)
International Psychology (PSYC 4000)