Overview

The B.A. and B.S. in Integrative Studies at Grand Valley State University will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

Leadership
Customer service
Research
Strategic thinking
Teamwork
Team building
Project management
Event management
Communications

Intercultural competence

Why Choose Integrative Studies at Grand Valley?

Create an individualized course of study in partnership with an advisor, drawing from courses across the university, resulting in more than 300 majors.
Flexible degree pathways for traditional and adult learners with course formats designed to fit your busy schedule. Plus, many transfer courses count toward degree completion.
Gain real-world work experience while creating networking opportunities that result in job connections.
Strengthen intercultural and interpersonal skills through collaboration, problem-solving, leadership training, and adaptation.
High-touch, place-based experiential learning opportunities on all of GVSU's campuses - Traverse City, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Allendale.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Reflect, Connect, Engage
Diversity in the United States
Collaborative Communication
Biomedical Ethics
Environmental Ethics
Ethics and Business, Social Justice and Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 272 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school courses completed
Cumulative grade point average
Standardized test scores
Grade point trend

Rank in class

The middle 50 percent of admitted freshmen students scored between:

3.4 and 3.9 high school grade point average
21 and 26 ACT
1050-1240 SAT

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Integrative Studies.

Available Scholarships

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