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What is Integrative Studies?

The definition for Integrative Studies is “a cognitive process by which individuals or groups draw on disciplinary perspectives and integrate them to advance their understanding of a complex problem and apply the understanding to a real world problem.a interdisciplinary approach to education across”.

Instead of concentrating on one specific discipline such as science or business, integrative studies draws from different areas to help the student achieve a well-rounded education. This approach allows for varied perspectives with a broader view on the intended subject matter.

As part of this program, we are to create an SEO which stands for Statement of Educational Objectives. This is basically a plan or list of classes to complete for the degree. We are to pick two concentrations that are either already determined or self-determined. The classes should be a mix of 100-400 level courses across different disciplines. The course letters must not repeat from one concentration to the other or with the thematic sequence/minor.

I have chosen an SEO with one predetermined concentration, Healthcare Administration, and a self-designed second concentration. Since I have almost completed my minor in Commerce, I will not need to take a Thematic Sequence. These courses all interest me and seem to fit nicely together for a career in Healthcare. Plus, since I am a non-traditional student, many of these can be taken online to better fit my schedule.

SEO
Concentration 1: Healthcare Administration
ACC222	Intro to Managerial Accounting
APC201	Health Communications	Fall 2018
NSG321	US Healthcare System and Culture	Reg Summer 20
ECO201	Micro Economics
NSG435	Challenges in Healthcare Delivery
Concentration 2: Health Science and Wellness (Self-Designed)
MBI111	Microorganisms and Human Disease	Fall 2019
MBI361	Epidemiology	Spring 2020
KNH245	Health Issues for Children
BIO325	Pathophysiology
ENG413	Grant and Proposal Writing

Since this course began, I discovered I couldn’t use all of my Commerce classes across each discipline. I thought I was almost done with my concentrations but soon realized those courses would not work. I originally thought I wanted to add the Staffing and Recruitment concentration, but several of the courses listed are Commerce courses or are courses that are not offered regularly or online.

Overall, I think as long as I can write a convincing rationale describing how these courses are similar but different, I should be okay.

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My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.
— Oscar Wilde.

This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

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