Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online B.A. in Integrative Studies program
Pursue your passion with the Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies from NKU. This 100% online program adapts to your academic needs and helps you complete your degree faster than traditional programs. You can make the most of your previous credit hours and combine courses in different areas of study to create a program plan that fits your interests and career ambitions.
Discover Professional Pathways for Your Integrative Studies Degree
Maximize the credit hours you already have and align your studies with the future you want. By selecting your preferred areas of study, you will gain relevant skills and knowledge that collectively give you an advantage in a rapidly changing workforce.
Leadership & Management Pathway [+]
Gain the critical and creative-thinking skills you need to effectively manage people, teams, and organizations in various leadership roles.
A sample plan of study could include:
- Organizational Leadership
- Communication Studies
- Psychology
Potential careers:
- Business Analyst
- Corporate Trainer
- Operations Management
Enhance your strengths in communication, creative thinking, and collaboration to prepare for a broad range of professional opportunities.
A sample plan of study could include:
- History
- English
- Psychology
Potential careers:
- Public Relations Specialist
- Real Estate
- Writer and Author
Healthcare Administration Pathway [+]
Pursue your passion for helping others and learn the fundamentals of planning, directing, coordinating, and communicating in the growing health services field.
A sample plan of study could include:
- Health Science
- Health Communication
- Organizational Leadership
Potential careers:
- Community Health Manager
- Medical Services Administrator
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Writing & Communication Pathway [+]
Become a clear, effective, and persuasive communicator with the soft skills employers seek for a successful future in a wide variety of fields.
A sample plan of study could include:
- English
- Marketing
- Communication Studies
Potential careers:
- Social Media Manager
- Communications Manager
- Publishing: Copy Editor, Copywriter
Learn more about professional pathways
Credit for prior learning acknowledges your experiences and can save you time and money on your degree.
You might be closer to graduation than you think!
Have questions or need more information about our online programs?
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers value in a broad range of online undergraduate programs.
Tuition
Check out NKU’s affordable tuition
The B.A. in Integrative Studies online program tuition is affordably priced and can be paid by the course. NKU offers the same rate to in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour* | University Fee Per Credit Hour | Total Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies | $475 | $16 | $491 |
| With Path to Success Scholarship and Locked-In Tuition* | $275 | $16 | $291 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
*The Path to Success Scholarship with Tuition Lock is available to first-time NKU OnlineA students only; existing students may not participate. The Scholarship is comprised of savings off the original price of $475, for a $275 per-credit-hour tuition rate, bringing the total cost to $291 per credit hour, including the activity fee. The Scholarship cannot be combined with any other offer and is not available for the RN to BSN online program. Students who step out of the program for more than a year (thus requiring a new application) will no longer receive the $275 tuition lock; instead, they must pay the tuition or scholarship rate available at the time of new enrollment. Excludes some program-specific fees that will be divided and assessed by credit hour based on the number of hours taken.
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Design Your Own Degree
Bring your experience and tailor our program to fit your needs.
Calendar
View the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online degree
The B.A. in Integrative Studies is delivered in a flexible online format with 7-week courses that start six times a year. View the full calendar to see other upcoming dates. Find the best start for you, then submit your application, registration, documents, and tuition by the corresponding deadlines.
Now Enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 05/08/2023 | 04/26/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 05/08/2023 | 06/23/2023 |
| Summer 2 | 06/26/2023 | 06/14/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 06/22/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 08/11/2023 |
| Fall 1 | 08/21/2023 | 08/09/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 |
| Fall 2 | 10/18/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 10/10/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 10/18/2023 | 12/08/2023 |
| Spring 1 | 01/08/2024 | 01/02/2024 | 01/04/2024 | 01/05/2024 | 01/08/2024 | 02/23/202$ |
| Spring 2 | 03/11/2024 | 02/29/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 03/08/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 04/26/2024 |
“The biggest selling points were, I could graduate in a reasonable amount of time, and NKU is extremely affordable. With integrative studies, I could combine all of the things I was interested in to work in a field that catered to my interests.”
– Nathan Sanders, B.A. in Integrative Studies online student
Ready to take the next step toward earning your degree online from Northern Kentucky University?
Admissions
Take note of these admission requirements
The admission process is the first step toward earning your B.A. in Integrative Studies degree online. Please reach out to one of our enrollment specialists for help with any questions you may have. Requirements for admission to this program include:
View full admission requirements
B.A. in Integrative Studies Online Admission Requirements
Applicants for the B.A. in Integrative Studies online program are evaluated on a holistic basis and must meet the following requirements:
Transfer Admission
Transfer applicants are students who have graduated from high school and have previously attempted coursework for credit (other than college credits taken while in high school) at another accredited college or university.
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution and 24 or more transferable credit hours must submit the following:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- if applicable, transcripts from accredited Federal Bureau of Prisons or Police Academy program
Students with a minimum 2.0 GPA and fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are evaluated based on the freshman admission standards and must supply the following:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official transcripts from each college attended
- if applicable, transcripts from accredited Federal Bureau of Prisons or Police Academy program
- Final and official high school transcript or GED scores
- New transfer students who apply to the University with fewer than 24 college credit hours earned and a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores. Please note: Nursing and respiratory care programs require ACT/SAT scores.
- New transfer students with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT test scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)
March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
Freshman Applicants
A freshman applicant is a prospective student who has not attempted coursework at an accredited college or university (other than college credit earned while in high school or during the summer immediately following high school graduation).
Students who are 21 years or older and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required.
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
Students who are under 21 years old and have never attended college (other than college credits taken while in high school) must supply:
- An online application form
- A $40 nonrefundable application fee
- Official high school transcripts or GED scores
- Freshmen applicants must have at least a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA to be considered for admissions.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.75 and greater unweighted high school GPA will be offered admissions regardless of ACT/SAT scores. Please note: Nursing and respiratory care programs require ACT/SAT scores.
- Freshman applicants with a 2.7499 unweighted high school GPA and less will be required to submit ACT or SAT exam scores:
- Required ACT scores:
18 (English, math, reading) - Required SAT scores:
Prior to March 2016: 430 (math, writing); 450 (critical reading)March 2016 to present: 480 (evidence-based reading and writing); 470 (math)
- Required ACT scores:
NKUWrite (English and reading) and ALEKS (math) scores are encouraged for placement. Some courses may require placement testing depending on transfer credit or ACT scores. Our Testing Services office can help you schedule these tests.
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
Northern Kentucky UniversityOffice of Admissions
Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Discover what you will learn in our online B.A. Integrative Studies courses
For the B.A. in Integrative Studies online, you must complete 9 credit hours of required core courses; at least 36 credit hours covering areas of study; and up to 38 credit hours or fewer of free electives to reach a minimum of 120 hours. Some of these courses may have to be at the 300-level or above to reach the required 45 hours of upper-division coursework required for graduation.
Consult with your academic advisor to devise an individual degree plan and to get answers to questions about required and elective courses.
Students must complete the following required core courses:
IST 185: Introduction to Integrative Studies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An orientation to interdisciplinary thinking, this course is designed to encourage students to become self-aware holistic consumers of knowledge and to see the interdependent aspects of all academic disciplines. Students will be guided through an exploration of what the academe has to offer and encouraged to consider how those opportunities match with their personalities, interests, and ambitions.
IST 397: Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
In this course we develop skills for research and literacy across disciplinary fields and apply strategies for creating an informed research proposal.
IST 497: Capstone in Integrative Studies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The capstone course for undergraduate majors in Integrative Studies. A final project and portfolio serve as the culmination of the Integrative Studies program.
Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in three areas of study from focus areas or minors. These courses may be fulfilled through previously completed transfer credits and/or by combining areas of study from available online courses offered at NKU. You will design your individualized degree plan in consultation with an advisor. Available online areas of focus or minors include:
Minors:
- Business (28 credits)
- Criminal justice (21 credits)
- Health science (18 credits)
- History (21 credits)
- Management (21 credits)
- Marketing (18 credits)
- Organizational leadership (18 credits)
- Psychology (24 credits)
- Sociology (18 credits)
- Women and gender studies (18 credits)
These Areas of Focus (12 credit hours at the 300-level or above in the same program) are available in the 7-week online format:
- Criminal justice
- English
- Health science
- History
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational leadership
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women and gender studies
You must take up to 38 credit hours of electives in order to reach the bachelor's degree minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.
Students must take 37 credit hours of general education courses, selected from the following categories. Note: Some general education courses may be part of the major/minor/focus requirements. If so, those courses may be used to count for both general education and the major/minor/focus.
- General Education Courses:
- Communication; Written (3 credits)
- Communication; Written II (3 credits)
- Communication; Oral (3 credits)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry
- Mathematics and Statistics (3 credits)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry
- Natural Sciences with lab (4 credits)
- Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry
- Natural Sciences without lab (3 credits)
- Self and Society
- Cultural Pluralism (3 credits)
- Self and Society
- Individual and Society (3 credits)
- Self and Society
- Individual and Society (3 credits)
- Culture and Creativity (3 credits)
- Culture and Creativity (3 credits)
- Global Viewpoints (3 credits)
What Makes NKU Unique
NKU students are changing their lives and making big changes to their future.
Related Articles & Testimonials
- Broaden Your Horizons With A Bachelor's In Integrative
- Native Californian Grace Beck At Home In Integrative Studies Program
- Jeremy Jackson Seizing Opportunity In NKU Bachelor's Degree Program
- Karen Nieberding Writing Next Chapter With Online BA In Integrative Studies Program
- Kelsey Kreke Balances Motherhood, School, To Earn Bachelor's Degree Online
- Budding Entrepreneur Maria Tobergte Thrives In BA In Integrative Studies Program
