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Courses presented to fulfill the prerequisites should be substantially similar in focus, content, and objectives to these courses as they are described in the current University of Virginia Undergraduate Record. Beginning with the Fall 2003 semester, the business concentration will include 15 credit hours of required courses and three hours of elective courses. Students may apply a maximum of 29 credit hours of business courses toward the degree, including the Capstone Project, and business courses that were transferred to the University of Virginia prior to enrollment in BIS.
Humanities Concentration: This concentration consists of 24 credit hours, or eight courses, in the humanities. The required two-course sequence provides a survey of the essential subject matter and intellectual concerns of the humanities. The first term explores in a topical and comparative way the literary, philosophical, spiritual, and artistic traditions of East and West until the dawn of the modern age. The second term explores similar themes in the modern world. It is anticipated that in either course, the instructor will choose at least three themes for analytical, chronological, and comparative examination. These courses do not have to be taken in sequence. Required Course Sequence Six BIS or BIS-approved U.Va. courses from any combination of humanities: art, art history, architectural history, classics, drama, literature, music, philosophy, religion. Social Sciences Concentration: This concentration consists of 24 credit hours, or eight courses, in social sciences. The required three-credit introductory course explores a single theme from the perspective of at least three of the social sciences. Required Course ISSS 301 Introduction to Social Sciences Elective Courses Seven BIS or BIS-approved U.Va. courses from the social sciences: anthropology, economics, politics, history, psychology, sociology. Students are expected to explore a range of the disciplines. Individualized Concentration General: With the permission of the BIS director and guidance of an academic advisor, a student may propose a concentration comprised of 24 credit hours of upper-level courses tailored to his or her academic interests. Individualized Concentration Education: This concentration is designed for BIS students interested in pursuing the Alternative Route to Teacher Licensure, available to individuals in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Made possible by the partnership with the Curry School of Education, BIS students can enroll in professional studies courses in education that are a required component for licensure. In consultation with their faculty advisors, students may also be able to complete many of the endorsement requirements needed for licensure while they complete their BIS degree. A detailed listing of alternative licensing requirements is available through the Virginia Department of Education. Elective Courses: In consultation with their advisors, students in all concentrations will distribute their degree hours beyond the Liberal Studies Seminars, Concentrations, Proseminar, and Capstone Project in courses that will complement their academic, professional, and personal goals. In most cases, students complete 21 to 27 elective credit hours in order to meet the 120 credit hours required to complete the BIS degree. Proseminar: The required Proseminar is a three-credit course that provides students an opportunity to strengthen their analytical and critical thinking skills while exploring further the process of basic research and project design. Over the course of the semester, students will develop a proposal for their Capstone Project. Learn more about the Proseminar. Capstone Project: The required Capstone Project is the culminating academic activity of the BIS program that provides students with an opportunity to integrate academic accomplishments and professional interests. The Project builds on students course work, research, and writing skills, as well as on current professional involvement and/or aspirations. Successful completion of the Proseminar with a grade of C or better and an approved proposal are required prior to registering for the Capstone Project. Learn about the Capstone Project.
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