Overview

In today’s fast-paced world, companies and organizations seek innovative, strategic and proactive leaders who possess the knowledge and organizational perspective to influence the future of the company by creatively managing and efficiently allocating human and capital resources.

The integrative studies online degree completion program with focus areas in sociology and psychology revolves around organizational leadership and administration themes. The program features courses on leadership theories and practices, as well as organizational dynamics, in order to instill critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Final transcripts will include the focus area in integrative studies.

The program is geared toward working adults who have earned or nearly completed an associate degree (AA or AS) and who wish to earn an online bachelor’s degree.

Program Format

100% online courses

What can I do with an integrative studies degree?

Graduates can pursue career opportunities in:

Corporate world
Medical and health services
Non-profit organizations
Educational institutions
Government
Organization management
Human resources
Corporate recruiting
Training and development
Program development in higher education, social, community and non-profit organizations

Given the diverse career paths possible with this degree, projected job growth varies from 11% for training and development managers to 23% for health services managers.

Tuition and Fees

$419/credit hour = tuition, fees and textbook rental!

New undergraduate students receive a guaranteed tuition rate for four continuous academic years.

Credit Hours	Tuition and Fees*
1	$418.60
3	$1,225.80
6	$2,511.60
9	$3,767.40
12	$5,023.20

*Tuition and fees are based on fall 2022 enrollment. Visit the tuition and fees estimator to calculate costs for additional credit hours. Online students are not required to pay for housing, meal plan or parking. Textbook rental is included with general student fees, but additional shipping charges may apply for off-campus delivery and return.

Financial Aid

Students may qualify for grants and loans. Apply for financial aid by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. You must identify SIUE as one of your schools of choice using Federal School Code 001759. Some awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You should start the financial aid process at least 30 days before courses begin. Learn more about the financial aid process.

The Office of Military and Veteran Services helps students and families with military and veteran benefits.

Contact

Call 618-650-5832 or click the “I’m Interested” button to learn more. We look forward to working with you as you pursue a bachelor's degree. Students without an associate degree or 50 credit hours are encouraged to contact Dawn Huckelberry at dreed@siue.edu, so we can develop a plan for meeting degree requirements.

Faculty

Faculty members in the integrative studies program are committed to providing students the best educational opportunities that will prepare them for the challenges of building and advancing their careers. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers, active researchers, and firm believers in the value of engaging students in interactive and experiential learning. Online courses are taught by the same SIUE faculty who teach on campus.

For questions about the program, contact:

Zenia Agustin, PhD
Integrative Studies Program Director

Dawn Huckelberry
Integrative Studies Academic Advisor