Integrated Studies
Program Overview
The Integrated Studies (IS) program at North Seattle College provides a rare opportunity to experience an innovative and dynamic learning environment not typical of most college courses. In integrated studies, you’ll explore a central theme from the perspective of different disciplines—two or more courses (8-15 credits) integrated into one learning experience.
The Associate of Arts degree at North requires a minimum of eight credits of integrated studies, but one course might not be enough. Students rave about these classes — IS could be the best learning experience you ever have!
How Integrated Studies Works
Integrated studies courses are offered in 2 ways:
- In Linked courses, students take 2 separate courses and complete one or more assignments where the instructors have integrated their disciplines.
- In a Coordinated course, students take one course with two instructors, and explore a central theme from the perspective of different disciplines—this means two or more courses (8-12 credits) integrated into one learning experience.
The integrated studies model gives students and faculty the chance to be learners together, integrating multiple perspectives and encouraging critical thinking and collaborative teaching and learning.