Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies - Integrative Conservation Concentration
Fairfax, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 4,897 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International student | Domestic student is 1st of February
** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies brings together research, theory, and practice across numerous disciplines. Integrative studies majors select a multidisciplinary concentration or work with student services staff to develop their own concentration, uniquely suited to their academic and career goals. Integrative studies majors explore new topics and experiences while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce. Required coursework is offered in small classes with ample room for discussion, collaborative learning, and experiential learning, including in-community projects, volunteer opportunities, fieldwork, internships and work with faculty on research that directly engages current social and global challenges.
The concentration in Integrative Conservation (INCO) addresses global conservation challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse, drawing upon fields such as biology, policy, law, anthropology, sociology, conflict resolution, environmental justice, economics, and communication. Students learn to apply their knowledge and effect real-world change through access to the Smithsonian-Mason Semester and international conservation organizations in the Washington, DC area.
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Total credits: minimum 120
This is a Green Leaf program.
Students pursuing a BS in Integrative Studies must complete a minimum of 30 credits of (INTS) coursework, with at least 15 credits at the 300 and 400 levels.
Integrative studies students complete INTS 391 Understanding Integrative Studies and INTS 491 Senior Capstone and choose a concentration from the options below. Before registering, students should see an advisor to help plan their degree program to meet Mason's requirements. The advisor also can help students choose electives or a minor.
Required Course
- INTS 391 Understanding Integrative Studies 1
- INTS 491 Senior Capstone 3
Total Credits 4
Concentration in Integrative Conservation (INCO)
Core Courses
Conservation Foundations
- CONS 120 Wicked Problems and Grand Challenges 3
- INTS 211 Introduction to Conservation Studies (Mason Core) 3
- CONS 495 Capstone in Conservation Strategies 4
Analytical Skills and Methods
- CONS 210 Inquiry and Design 3
- BIOL 214 Biostatistics for Biology Majors 3 or STAT 250 Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core)
- STAT 350 Introductory Statistics II 3 or CONS 360 Qualitative Research and Inquiry or CONS 460 Statistics and Study Design in Ecology and Conservation
Biology and Ecology
- BIOL 213 Cell Structure and Function 4
- BIOL 308 Foundations of Ecology and Evolution 5
- BIOL/EVPP 318 Conservation Biology 3-6 or INTS 401 Conservation Biology (Mason Core)
Social Dimensions
- INTS 204 Leadership Theory and Practice 4
- EVPP 429 Environmental Science Communication 3
- PSYC 410 The Psychology of Environmental Stewardship 3
Total Credits 41-44
Specialized Track
Students must complete one of these four tracks (16-21 credits): Conservation, Biodiversity, and Society Track; Endangered Species Conservation Track; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Track; Collaborative Leadership Track.
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Society Track
- CONS 320 Conservation in Practice 3
- CONS 401 Conservation Theory 3
- CONS 402 Applied Conservation 4
- CONS 410 Human Dimensions in Conservation (Mason Core) 3
- CONS 490 RS: Integrated Conservation Strategies (Mason Core) 3
Total Credits 16
Additional Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with electives to bring the degree total to 120.
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