The online Integrated Studies major in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is specifically designed for and limited to students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Students who earn the AAS have few options to advance their careers, change their careers, or build new skill sets.
The program recognizes that workplace problems are interdisciplinary in nature and require a broad range of knowledge and skills to solve these problems. As such, the program promotes a broader study rather than having students pursue a traditional, major-driven 4-year degree. Students will be required to complete at least two professional development pathways and at least 6 hours of field experience.
The program is built around existing courses which are organized to provide opportunities for students to develop integrated and multidisciplinary bodies of knowledge and relevant skill sets.
The program may be completed by full-time and part-time students, allowing students the opportunity to set their own pace.

An earned AAS degree, from a regionally accredited institution, fulfills the Integrated Studies program’s general education requirements at Marshall University. Students may transfer up to 72 hours of required coursework from their AAS degree.
Marshall University’s Integrated Studies degree program is designed to be completed in two years with courses available wherever you are.
Students in Marshall’s Integrated Studies program complete at least 6 hours of field experience (such as an internship, co-op placement or current work experience) related to their professional development pathways.
The applied nature of Marshall’s Integrated Studies, BAS degree program means that upon graduation, students will be workforce ready, having gained knowledge and skills in their selected pathways. Because students will select a pathway (e.g., advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship) that addresses an area of need identified by the state of West Virginia, along with two other related areas, and focus on the development of various skill sets, they will be ready to make an immediate impact on the life of the community, region and beyond.
- Account executive
- Case manager
- Customer service representative
- Event coordinator
- General manager
- Project manager