Internships & Research

This page is for any student who is looking to change to the 24-25 catalog from a previous BIS program. Please be aware of the differences in the structure of the BIS major between the pre 24-25 catalogs and catalogs beginning with 24-25. This table is subject to change.

Some concentrations have been condensed, simplified or combined so an old concentration may not appear by name in the 24-25 catalog.

This document is for information purposes – consult with your assigned academic advisor prior to selecting your concentration.

Students must select at least 3 credit hours from the following in order to complete their IDS degree:

• IDS 3730 – Innovative Studies Internship (1-9 Credit Hours) or approved disciplinary internship, research, field study, independent study, practicum, special topics course, or study abroad course
• IDS 3930 – Innovative Studies Research (1-9 Credit Hours) with approved research project pre-arranged with University faculty OR can be substituted with a course from the list provided below.

Courses will be offered Fa and Sp terms.

Note that another research course or internship can be substituted (see below).  

A current employment situation may work as an internship course. The student must get prior approval on the IDS 3730 form below for their current employment to be used.

PRIOR APPROVAL 

The semester in which the student is advised to take the course or is reaching the point of the course sequence to take the course, the student should COMPLETE the form for the course. 

Please note the following:

The form should be submitted no later than 30 days before the beginning of the term that the research is to begin.  The student is responsible for finding a research project (consult department faculty web-pages, or ask an instructor in class) or an internship supervisor (OCPD has resources available). 

IDS 3730 form

IDS 3930 form

Research courses 

[list is not exhaustive, observe pre-req courses]:

A student may take different research course related to their major concentration area [s]

MUST be 3000 level or higher. Lower-level courses may be used if the student has sufficient upper-division hours.

A student who took a previous research course in a different major, or as a transfer will be reviewed to see if it can count as part of the major as a sub for the Research course.

AAST 4630 – Seminar in Africana Studies (3 Credit Hours)

ACCT 3131 – Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credit Hours)

ACCT 4890 – Directed Study in Accounting (0-3 Credit Hours)

ANTH 3532 – Frameworks for Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)

ANTH 4334 – Cultural Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)

ART 4987 – Artist in Studio (3 Credit Hours)

ARTH 4831 – Art History Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

ASTR 5890 – Astronomy Research Experience (1-4 Credit Hours)

BCHM 2910 – Introduction to Biochemical Research (3 Credit Hours)

BCHM 3900 – Biochemical Research (1-3 Credit Hours)

BIOL 2320 – Honors Research Methods Biology (2 Credit Hours)

BIOL 3611 – Research Methods Seminar (1 Credit Hour)

BIOL 3890 – Directed Undergraduate Research (1 Credit Hour)

BUSA 3610 – Research Seminar (1 Credit Hour)

BUSA 4930 – Undergraduate Research Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

CHEM 2910 – Principles of Chemistry Research (3 Credit Hours)

CHEM 4900 – Chemical Research Experience (1-4 Credit Hours)

CISM 4336 – ERP and Enterprise Performance (3 Credit Hours)

COMS 2330 – Introduction to Communication Research (3 Credit Hours)

COMS 4831 – Directed Study in Communication Studies (3 Credit Hours)

CRJU 3234 – Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)

CRJU 4092 – Special Topics in Criminology (1-3 Credit Hours)

CRJU 4093 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3 Credit Hours)

CSDS 4152 – Independent Study – Research (3 Credit Hours)

DDTS 4010 – Research Methodologies (3 Credit Hours)

EDUR 3130 – Introduction to Research Methods in Education (3 Credit Hours)

ENGL 3234 – Research Methods for Writers (3 Credit Hours)

FACS 4090 – Selected Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

FILM 5040G – Gender in Film (3 Credit Hours)

GEOG 4120 – Introduction to Research (2 Credit Hours)

GEOG 5531 – Environmental Impact and Remediation (3 Credit Hours)

GEOL 4120 – Introduction to Research (2 Credit Hours)

GEOS 4120 – Introduction to Research (3 Credit Hours)

HDFS 3130 – Research Methods in HDFS (3 Credit Hours)

HIST 2630 – Historical Methods (3 Credit Hours)

HLPR 2000 – Introduction to Research in Health Professions (2 Credit Hours)

HSCC 3100 – Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)

INTS 3620 – Research Methods in International Studies (3 Credit Hours)

KINS 3130 – Research Methods in Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours)

KINS 4721 – Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training I (2 Credit Hours)

KINS 4722 – Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training II (2 Credit Hours)

MENG 5811 – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Research and Projects (1 Credit Hours)

MFGE 4891 – Special Problems in Manufacturing Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)

MKTG 4131 – Marketing Research (3 Credit Hours)

PBAD 4235 – Research Methods and Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)

PHYS 5890 – Physics Research Experience (1-4 Credit Hours)

POLS 2130 – Research Methods in Political Science (3 Credit Hours)

PRCA 4330 – Public Relations Research (3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 2231 – Research and Analysis I (3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 3141 – Research and Analysis II (3 Credit Hours)

PUBH 4134 – Research Methods and Evaluation in Health Education and Promotion (3 Credit Hours)

RECR 4536 – Evaluation and Research (3 Credit Hours)

RECR 4830 – Selected Topics in Recreation (3 Credit Hours)

RHAB 4000 – Application of Research to Rehabilitative Professions (3 Credit Hours)

SLPA 4500 – Intro Research Spe/Lang Path (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 2434 – Social Data Analysis (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 3434 – Methods of Social Research (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 4900 – Directed Individual Research (3 Credit Hours)

SUST 3500 – Sustainability Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)

SUST 4900 – Sustainability Research (1-3 Credit Hours)

VIP 1001 – Introductory Vertically Integrated Projects (1 Credit Hours)

VIP 2001 – Intermediate Vertically Integrated Projects (1-2 Credit Hours)

VIP 3001 – Advanced Vertically Integrated Projects (1-2 Credit Hours)

Special Topics 

[list is not exhaustive, observe pre-req courses]:

ACCT 4030 – Special Topics in Accounting (3 Credit Hours)

ARTH 4091 – Special Topics in Art History (1-4 Credit Hours)

ARTH 4830 – Independent Study in Art History (3 Credit Hours)

BMED 3100 – Pathways in Biomedical Science (3 Credit Hours)

BUSA 3083 – Business Abroad (3 Credit Hours)

BUSA 3620 – Business Seminar (2 Credit Hours)

ECON 4890 – Directed Study in Economics (1-3 Credit Hours)

EENG 4640 – Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Capstone Design (4 Credit Hours)

EENG 4890 – Directed Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)

ENGL 4630 – Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours)

ENGL 4790 – Internship

ENGL 4999 – Senior Portfolio (3 Credit Hours)

ENGR 2890 – Introductory Selected Problems in Engineering (1-3 Credit Hours)

FINC 4890 – Directed Study in Finance (1-3 Credit Hours)

GCM 4899 – Independent Study (1-3 Credit Hours)

HDFS 4090 – Selected Topics in Human Development and Family Science (1-3 Credit Hours)

HDFS 4138 – Professional Seminar in Human Development and Family Science II (1 Credit Hours)

HIST 4635 – Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours)

HIST 4640 – Senior Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

HIST 5210 – Advanced Topics in Public History (3 Credit Hours)

HIST 5255 – Topics in Architectural History (3 Credit Hours)

HSCF 4020 – Health and Fitness Entrepreneurship (3 Credit Hours)

HUMN 4631 – Capstone Project for Digital Humanities (3 Credit Hours)

INTS 4581 – Model United Nations (3 Credit Hours)

INTS 4582 – Model United Nations II (3 Credit Hours)

ISBA 4890 – Directed Study in Information Systems and Analytics (1-3 Credit Hours)

IT 4890 – Directed Study in Information Technology (1-3 Credit Hours)

ITEC 5233 – Foundations of Technology-Enabled Learning (3 Credit Hours)

LEAD 4131 – The Practice of Leadership (3 Credit Hours)

LOGT 4030 – Special Topics in Logistics (3 Credit Hours)

LOGT 4890 – Directed Study in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (3 Credit Hours)

LSTD 4890 – Directed Study in Legal Studies (3 Credit Hours)

MGNT 3234 – Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (3 Credit Hours)

MGNT 4030 – Special Topics in Management (3 Credit Hours)

MGNT 4890 – Directed Study in Management (1-3 Credit Hours)

MKTG 4030 – Special Topics in Marketing (3 Credit Hours)

MKTG 4890 – Directed Study in Marketing (1-3 Credit Hours)

MMFP 3333 – Sports Broadcasting (3 Credit Hours)

MMFP 4891 – Directed Multimedia Study (1-3 Credit Hours)

MMJ 3332 – Feature Writing (3 Credit Hours)

MMJ 4333 – Opinion Journalism (3 Credit Hours)

MUSC 4850 – Senior Project (2 Credit Hours)

PBAD 4601 – Quantitative Analysis for Public Policy (4 Credit Hours)

PEEC 4130 – Research Methods in Phys Ed (2 Credit Hours)

PHIL 5030G – Selected Topics in Philosophy (3 Credit Hours)

POLS 3101 – Moot Court I (3 Credit Hours)

POLS 4438 – Legal Research and Writing (3 Credit Hours)

POLS 4581 – Model United Nations (3 Credit Hours)

POLS 4582 – Model United Nations II (3 Credit Hours)

PRCA 4831 – Directed Study in Public Relations (3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 3050 – Special Topics in Diversity (3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 3899 – Directed Study in Experiential Learning (1-3 Credit Hours)

PSYC 4630 – Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours)

PUBH 3110 – Public Health Writing (3 Credit Hours)

PUBH 3216 – Data Collection and Analysis for Public Health (3 Credit Hours)

PUBH 3314 – Introduction to Public Health (3 Credit Hours)

RECR 3137 – Facilitating Experiences in Recreational Therapy (3 Credit Hours)

RECR 3230 – Adventure Education (3 Credit Hours)

RECR 4830 – Selected Topics in Recreation (3 Credit Hours)

RELS 5030 – Special Topics in Religious Studies (3 Credit Hours)

SMED 5600 – Health Weight Management and Body Composition (3 Credit Hours)

SMGT 4532 – Assessment and Evaluation in Sport Development (3 Credit Hours)

SMGT 4533 – Sport Ticket and Sponsorship Sales (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 4236 – Social Services Counseling Skills (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 4433 – Program Evaluation (3 Credit Hours)

SPAN 4030 – Special Topics (3 Credit Hours)

SPAN 5030 – Selected Topics in Spanish (1-3 Credit Hours)

SPED 3133 – Methodologies of Inclusive P-5 Settings (3 Credit Hours)

WGSS 4900 – WGSS Junior/Senior Seminar (3 Credit Hours)

As always students need to be aware of pre-req issues.

Internship

A current employment situation,  campus employment, or volunteering may work as an internship course. The student must get prior approval on the IDS 3730 form for their current employment to be used.

For each credit hour earned, Georgia Southern University requires a minimum of 40 contact hours with a department approved agency or organization per semester.

Students are not permitted to begin their internship until all approvals have been granted. Upon approval students will be notified via their GS email and can be registered for the course. The form should be submitted no later than 30 days before the beginning of the term that the internship is to begin.

Students will apply their skills and knowledge to a current problem in a professional setting (including remote settings), either on campus or at the site of an industry, business, non-profit, school, or governmental sponsor. Students must maintain contact with the Internship Director throughout the internship work and must submit a written report and a work product at the end of the project.

Prior internship credit can be counted towards this requirement, including the following courses:

ACCT 4790 – Internship in Accounting (3-6 Credit Hours)

ANTH 4790 – Internship in Anthropology (3-9 Credit Hours)

ART 3731 – Graphic Design Internship (3 Credit Hours)

ARTH 3599 – Professional Practice in Art History (3 Credit Hours)

ASTR 3790 – Teaching Internship in Astronomy (1-2 Credit Hours)

BIOL 3790 – Teaching Internship in Biology (1-3 Credit Hours)

BMED 3700 – Internship in Biomedical Science (1-3 Credit Hours)

CENG 4730 – Experiential Learning in Civil and Construction Engineering – COOP (1 Credit Hour)

CHEM 3700 – Teaching Internship in Chemistry (1-3 Credit Hours)

CHEM 4790 – Chemistry Internship (1-4 Credit Hours)

COMS 1711 – Communication Studies Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

COMS 2711 – Communication Studies Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

COMS 3711 – Communication Studies Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

COMS 4711 – Communication Studies Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

COMS 4791 – Communication Studies Internship (3-6 Credit Hours)

COOP 1000 – Cooperative Education Program (1-12 Credit Hours)

CRJU 2101 – Professional Development and Career Exploration in Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hours)

CRJU 3792 – Criminal Justice Internship (Non-Capstone) (3 Credit Hours)

CRJU 4792 – Internship in Criminal Justice (1-9 Credit Hours)

CSCI 4790 – Special Problems/CO-OP (1-3 Credit Hours)

ECON 4790 – Internship in Economics (3-6 Credit Hours)

EDUC 2090 – PPB Practicum (0-1 Credit Hours)

EENG 4790 – Professional Experience/Co-Op (1 Credit Hours)

ELEM 3732 – Elementary Pre-Internship (3 Credit Hours)

ENGL 4790 – Internship

FINC 4790 – Internship in Finance (3-9 Credit Hours)

FMAD 4630 – Professional Seminar in Fashion (3 Credit Hours)

FORL 3750 – Internship I – Pre-Student Teaching (3 Credit Hours)

FYE 2212 – Teaching Internship in First-Year Experience (1 Credit Hours)

GCM 2721 – Industrial Practicum (2 Credit Hours)

GCM 3735 – Graphic Communications Internship I (3 Credit Hours)

GEOG 4790 – Internship in Geography (1-6 Credit Hours)

GEOL 3790 – Teaching Internship in Geology (1-3 Credit Hours)

GFA 4000 – Film & Television Apprenticeship (6 Credit Hours)

GSU 1212 – Teaching Internship In GSU 1210 (1-2 Credit Hours)

HDFS 3710 – Guiding Children’s Behavior and Practicum (4 Credit Hours)

HDFS 3720 – Infant & Toddler Methods and Practicum (4 Credit Hours)

HDFS 3730 – Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Methods and Practicum (4 Credit Hours)

HDFS 4790 – Internship in Human Development and Family Science (6-12 Credit Hours)

HIST 3992 – Internship (1-3 Credit Hours)

HSCC 4005 – Interprofessional Patient Advocacy Internship (3 Credit Hours)

HUMN 3731 – Digital Humanities Internship (3 Credit Hours)

INDS 3438 – Professional Practice (3 Credit Hours)

INDS 4790 – Interior Design Internship (3-6 Credit Hours)

ISBA 4790 – Internship in Information Systems and Analytics (3, 6 Credit Hours)

IT 4790 – Internship in Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)

ITW 4790 – Internship in Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)

KINS 5730 – Coaching Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

LOGT 4790 – Internship in Logistics (3-6 Credit Hours)

MATH 4961 – Internship in Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

MENG 4790 – Internship & Co-Op Experiences (1 Credit Hour)

MGNT 4790 – Internship in Management (3-6 Credit Hours)

MKTG 4790 – Internship in Marketing (3-6 Credit Hours)

MMFP 4090 – Multimedia Applications (1 Credit Hour)

MMFP 4791 – Multimedia and Film Production Internship (3,6 Credit Hours)

MMJ 3711 – Multimedia Journalism Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

MMJ 4721 – Multimedia Journalism Practicum (2 Credit Hours)

MUSC 4910 – Internship (1-5 Credit Hours)

PBAD 4791 – Field Internship in Public Administration (3-9 Credit Hours)

PHIL 4790 – Internship (3 Credit Hours)

PHYS 3790 – Teaching Internship in Physics (1-2 Credit Hours)

PHYS 4790 – Internship in Physics (1-6 Credit Hours)

POLS 4791 – Field Internship in Political Science (3-12 Credit Hours)

PRCA 3711 – Public Relations Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

PRCA 4711 – Public Relations Practicum (1 Credit Hour)

PRCA 4791 – Public Relations Internship (3-6 Credit Hours)

PSYC 3729 – Service Learning in Psychology (1-3 Credit Hours)

PUBH 4798 – Internship in Public Health (6-12 Credit Hours)

RECR 4630 – Professional Development in Recreation (3 Credit Hours)

SMED 5940 – Internship in Strength and Conditioning (1-3 Credit Hours)

SMED 5945 – Internship in Sports Medicine I (1-3 Credit Hours)

SMGT 3735 – Sport Management Practicum (3 Credit Hours)

SOCI 3790 – Internship (Non-Capstone) (3-9 Credit Hours)

SOCI 4790 – Internship (3-9 Credit Hours)

SUST 4730 – Practicum in Environmental Sustainability (3 Credit Hours)

TCM 4710 – Construction Internship (1 Credit Hour)

TCM 4730 – Experiential Learning in Construction Management – COOP (1 Credit Hours)

THEA 3711 – Practicum: Professional Development (1 Credit Hour)

THEA 4750 – Internship (1-12 Credit Hours)

WGSS 4700 – WGSS Internship (3 Credit Hours)

This is an EXAMPLE syllabus for the internship course that is meant for information purposes and is subject to change for actual course usage.

IDS 3730: Innovative Studies Internship 

Instructor of Record: Dr. Delana Schartner 

Contact Information: dnivens@georgiasouthern.edu 

912-344-2964 

Credits: 1-9 Credits (variable) 

Prerequisites: 

• Major must be BIS  

• Internship plans must be approved prior to enrollment 

Course Description: 

Students will apply their skills and knowledge to a current problem in a professional setting  (including remote settings), either on campus or at the site of an industry, business, non-profit,  school, or governmental sponsor. Students must maintain contact with the Internship Director  throughout the course of the internship work and must submit a written report and a work product  at the end of the project. 

NOTE:  

Students are not permitted to begin their internship until all approvals have been granted.  Upon approval students will be notified via their GS email and can be registered for the  course. The form should be submitted no later than 30 days before the beginning of the term  that the internship is to begin. 

Course Objectives: 

By the end of the course, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate application of academic knowledge in a professional setting. 

2. Develop workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time  management. 

3. Reflect critically on their internship experiences and career goals. 

4. Build a professional network and explore potential career paths. 

5. Evaluate and articulate skills and knowledge gained in relation to future professional and  academic goals. 

Course Requirements 

• Internship Hours: 

o 40 hours per hour of credit earned 

o Hours must be documented and verified by a supervisor.

o Supervisor’s feedback on student performance. A rubric will be provided to the  instructor for completion. 

• Monthly Journal Entries: 

o Written reflection on experiences, challenges, and learning points highlighting  specific skills or knowledge applied each week. Submit online via Folio, using  proper grammar, spelling and punctuation by the deadline. 

• One Final Report 

o Final Reflection Paper (1500-2500 words): 

▪ A summary and analysis of the internship experience, lessons learned, skills  developed, challenges overcome, and future career plans detailed, with a  

clearly explained connection between you academic and career goals and  

how your internship influences those goals. Papers must be in Microsoft  

Word, with proper gramma, punctuation, and spelling. Papers must be  

submitted through the Folio Dropbox by the deadline. 

o Or 

o Final Presentation: 

▪ A summary and analysis of the internship experience, lessons learned, skills  developed, challenges overcome, and future career plans detailed, with a  

clearly explained connection between you academic and career goals and  

how your internship influences those goals. Presentations should include a  PowerPoint (with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling) and must be  

delivered via Zoom or Google Meet, include the instructor, and the  

internship supervisor, and be 30-40 minutes in length, with time for  

questions. The presentation will be recorded. 

Important Dates 

• First Day of Class: January 13, 2025 

o You may log internship hours beginning on January 9, 2025 

• March 10: Last day to withdrawal without penalty  

• Monthly Journal Due dates (by 10 pm): Jan 31, Feb 28, March 31 and April 30 • Last day of Class: May 5, 2025 

o Students may log Internship hours until May 7^th if needed 

• Presentation Day (if doing a presentation): May 8, 2025 

• Paper Due (if writing a paper): May 9, 2025 by 12 NOON

Grading and Assessment 

• Internship Hours: 30% 

• Internship Site Supervisors Evaluation: 15%  

• Monthly Journals: 20%  

o Due: Jan 31, Feb 28, March 31 and April 30 

• Final Reflection Paper: 35%  

Policies 

• Attendance: Students are expected to meet their internship site requirements for  attendance and should communicate any issues with the internship coordinator. • Professionalism: Adherence to the professional standards of the internship site is  mandatory. Students are representatives of the university and are expected to exhibit  professionalism, punctuality, and respect always. This includes appropriate attire,  timely completion of assigned tasks, and respectful communication with supervisors and  colleagues. Students should familiarize themselves with the host organization’s policies  regarding conduct and adhere to them. 

• Academic Integrity: Students are expected to uphold Georgia Southern’s academic  integrity and honor code standards. Any form of academic dishonesty, including falsifying  internship hours, plagiarism in assignments, or misrepresentation of responsibilities, will  result in disciplinary action. Consult Code of Student Conduct 

(https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/student-affairs/9/) for further details on  academic integrity policies. 

• Confidentiality: Interns may be exposed to sensitive or proprietary information at their  internship site. Students are expected to adhere to the confidentiality policies of their host  organization and refrain from sharing any sensitive information outside of the organization,  including in class discussions and written reflections. Failure to adhere to confidentiality  guidelines may result in removal from the course. 

• Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who  anticipate or experience barriers in this course may contact the Student Accessibility  Resource Center (SARC) for assistance in determining and implementing reasonable  accommodations. SARC on the Statesboro campus is located on the second floor of Cone  Hall and the phone number is (912) 478-1566. SARC for Savannah and Liberty campuses is located on the first floor in Solms Hall and the phone number is (912) 344-2572. For more information, please visit https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/sarc/ 

• Health and Safety: Students should prioritize safety at the internship site. If any situation  feels unsafe, students are advised to remove themselves from the environment and inform  both the course instructor and the internship site supervisor immediately. Any incidents or  injuries should be reported promptly. 

• Remote Work Policies (if applicable): For remote internships, students must ensure they  have the necessary technology and workspace to perform their duties effectively. Students 

are expected to adhere to the same level of professionalism in a remote setting, including  attendance, communication, and task management. 

• Communication and Reporting Issues: Students are encouraged to maintain regular  communication with the course instructor regarding their progress. Should any issues or  conflicts arise at the internship site, students are expected to contact the instructor  immediately (via email or phone). 

• Termination of Internship: If an internship is terminated due to circumstances beyond the  student’s control (e.g., organizational changes), students should inform the course  instructor promptly. The instructor will work with the student to find an alternative  placement or provide alternative coursework to ensure completion of course requirements. 

• Assessment and Feedback: An evaluation from the internship site supervisor is required.  This evaluation will assess the student’s performance, including reliability, quality of work,  and professional development.  

• Conflicts of Interest: Students must disclose any pre-existing relationships with potential  internship sites to avoid conflicts of interest. For example, if the internship is within a  family-owned business or with a close relative, prior approval is required to ensure the  experience remains objective and professionally enriching. 

• Withdrawal Policy: Students who decide to withdraw from the course must follow the  university’s official withdrawal procedures. If the withdrawal affects the completion of an  internship, students must also notify the internship site supervisor. 

• Use of Personal Devices: If the internship site allows or requires the use of personal  devices for work purposes, students must follow the organization’s guidelines regarding  device security and data handling. Personal device use should not interfere with the  completion of internship duties.

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• The CORE consists of Area A1 through area E plus 4 Additional Georgia Southern credit hours.
• The CORE requirements are listed in the Georgia Southern catalog.
• Area F classes are lower than 3000 level and are related to the CORE:
  • For example: ENGL, SOCI, HIST or FORL 1000-2000 level.
• Area F classes can be related to the Major as well like:
  • A SOCI or PBAD 1000-2000 level for those with a Sociology or Public Administration concentration or minor.

Consult with your Academic Advisors for more details.

Major Requirements

For the major, students may choose one of the following options:

1. Three Concentrations of 18 hours each from the approved list below.
2. Two Concentrations of 18 hours each from the approved list below and one minor from the approved list below.

Of the total number of hours for the major, 42 must be at the upper-division level. The remaining hours to meet the required 124 total hours will be electives approved by advisor. You must choose 2 different 18-hour concentrations and one additional minor or one additional concentration. The declared concentrations and minor cannot be identical (i.e. one cannot declare a Sociology minor AND a Sociology concentration.)

TALONS helps to give an idea or estimate about what might transfer from a previous institution. The listing or exclusion of courses from this program does not reflect on acceptance of the courses to Georgia Southern University. IDS 2111 and IDS 4111 are typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer long terms.

***Please note Public Policy, Public Administration, and Nonprofit Management can not be taken all three together. Two of the three can be combined, but not all three together.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Online) (124 hours)

Students will have flexibility in choosing from a wide variety of upper-division courses in these areas of study each semester.

The CORE consists of Area A1 through area E plus 4 Additional Georgia Southern University credit hours. The CORE requirements are listed in the Georgia Southern catalog.

• Area F classes are lower than 3000 level and are related to the CORE:
  • For example: ENGL, SOCI, HIST or FORL 1000-2000 level.
• Area F classes can be related to the Major as well like:
  • A SOCI or PBAD 1000-2000 level for those with a Sociology or Public Administration concentration or minor.

Consult with your Academic Advisors for more details.

The Online BIS program map gives an idea of the pathway from entry to graduation. You have to choose two different 18-hour concentrations and one additional minor or one additional concentration. The declared concentrations and minor cannot be identical (i.e. one cannot declare a Sociology minor AND a Sociology concentration.)

Online BIS seeks to offer all concentrations and minors asynchronously. Students can verify that a course is asynchronous through the Georgia Southern course search by looking at the ‘Additional Information’ and the ‘MEETING TIMES’ sections of the detailed course search screen.¹

Please note: Public Policy, Public Administration, and Nonprofit Management can not be taken all three together. Two of the three can be combined, but not all three together. These concentrations may only be available to students with a declared major as BIS or Online BIS. See the Georgia Southern Catalog for more information about the course requirements and/or prereqs for concentrations and minors. The available options are shown below:

• Business
• Instructional Technology
• Nonprofit Management
• Sociology
• Writing
• French
• History
• Public Administration
• Spanish
• German
• Justice Studies
• Public Policy
• Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

TALONS helps to give an idea or estimate about what might transfer from a previous institution. The listing or exclusion of courses from this program does not reflect on acceptance of the courses to Georgia Southern University. IDS 2111 and 4111 are typically offered Fall, Spring and Summer Full term.

¹ All concentrations and minors are fully intended to be ASYNCHRONOUS for students when they are offered fully online. All concentrations are approved as 100% online through the curriculum process at Georgia Southern. It is extremely rare that a course be offered with synchronous elements, and this is a decision made by the departments offering the courses. Students should always be able to determine if a course has a synchronous element by examining the detail screen for a given section in the course search. Contact your advisor if a challenge with a course that has a synchronous element ever arises.