Individualized Study | Courses and Syllabi

BIS 300: Understanding Interdisciplinary Research (3 Credits)

Focuses on developing an understanding of interdisciplinary research and academic writing. Students explore their self-selected research topics, develop and create individualized plans of study integrating multiple disciplines, and review BIS program requirements. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

BIS 301: Adult Learner Transition (3 Credits)

A comprehensive, research-based, problem-solving educational experience in which adult students learn the multiple factors that affect adult degree completion, assess their situation regarding these factors, and develop skills and plans to overcome the challenges of completing a bachelor’s degree as an adult. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

BIS 390: The Research Process (3 Credits)

Focuses on skills to develop a research project, find and organize relevant information, examine and critique evidence, establish criteria, and create plan to complete senior project. Notes: Open only to BIS majors. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.

Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major

Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (ENGH 302^C or 302^XS).
^C Requires minimum grade of C.
^XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Individualized Study.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Courses and Syllabi

Bachelor of Individualized Study Fall 2025

Undergraduate

300-Level Courses in BIS

BIS 300: Understanding Interdisciplinary Research (3 Credits)

BIS 301: Adult Learner Transition (3 Credits)

BIS 390: The Research Process (3 Credits)

400-Level Courses in BIS

BIS 490: RS: Senior Project (3 Credits)