Integrative Human Sciences (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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The BS in Integrative Human Sciences offers an integrative approach to studying the well-being of individuals, families and communities in a global environment. Students incorporate areas of concentration of their choice from the human sciences to translate and address contemporary societal issues.

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core

Program Requirements: (80 Credit Hours)

*If any of the following courses are applied towards University Core requirements, please consult your advisor on additional courses to meet the 120 hours.

Math Requirement

If not met through K-State Core requirements, MATH 160 is required.

KSC-030
MATH 160 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3

HHS Courses: (3 Credit Hours)

HHS 100 - Well-being 1: You and Community Credits: 1
HHS 200 - Well-being 2: Mind and Body Credits: 1
HHS 300 - Well-being 3: Money and Meaning Credits: 1

Professional Courses: (77 Credit Hours)

Grade of C or higher required for professional courses.

Integrative Human Sciences: (17 Credit Hours)

IHS 110 - Introduction to Integrative Human Sciences Credits: 1
IHS 310 - Foundations of Integrative Human Sciences Credits: 3
IHS 399 - Integrative Human Sciences Applied Learning Orientation Credits: 1
IHS 400 - IHS Applied Learning Experience Credits: 1-3
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 3
HDFS 250 - Interpersonal and Family Relationships Credits: 3
Select one course from the following:
CNRES 300 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
CNRES 531 - Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
CNRES 532 - Conflict Resolution across Cultures & Contexts Credits: 3
CNRES 534 - Conflict in Organizations Credits: 3

Areas of Concentration: (60 Credit Hours)

In consultation with their advisor, students select 60 additional credit hours organized into areas of concentration related to the students personal or professional goals. Areas of concentration can be minors and certificates. 15 of these credit hours must be in the College of Health and Human Sciences, and 30 of the 60 hours must be at the undergraduate upper-level # to meet graduation requirements.

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Course Catalog

Integrative Human Sciences (BS)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

General Education: K-State Core

Program Requirements: (80 Credit Hours)

Math Requirement

HHS Courses: (3 Credit Hours)

Professional Courses: (77 Credit Hours)

Integrative Human Sciences: (17 Credit Hours)

Areas of Concentration: (60 Credit Hours)

Area of Concentration #1: (15 Credit Hours)

Area of Concentration #2: (15 Credit Hours)

Area of Concentration #3: (15 Credit Hours)

Area of Concentration #4: (15 Credit Hours)

Unrestricted Electives: (6 Credit Hours)

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120