School of Integrative Studies

The School of Integrative Studies (formerly New Century College[1]) is housed within George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences[2] and is located on the main campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The School of Integrative Stuides was founded as New Century College in 1995 in response to the Commonwealth of Virginia's call for a "University of the 21st Century."[3]

On May 1, 2016, the School of Integrative Studies changed their name from New Century College. [4]

The School of Integrative Studies offers a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science degree in integrative studies, and a bachelor of arts in environmental and sustainability studies (joint degree with Environmental Science and Policy in the College of Science). As part of all three degree programs, students complete their degree with an interdisciplinary concentration[5]in such areas as Childhood Studies, Elementary Education, Advertising, Management, Social Justice and Human Rights, International Studies, Applied Global Conservation, Life Sciences and Secondary Education concentrations.[6] The School of Integrative Studies also offers minors in childhood studies, consciousness and transformation, leadership, multimedia, nonprofit studies, and social justice.[7]

Social Action and Integrative Learning, an evolving community of Mason students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and community partners who are active and passionate collaborators in effecting positive social change, is housed within the School of Integrative Studies.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "A New Name for New Century College". Fourth Estate. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ↑ George Mason University. "College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Departments and Programs". Chss.gmu.edu. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  3. ↑ "New Century College Celebrates 10th Anniversary – The Mason Gazette - George Mason University". Gazette.gmu.edu. 2004-09-20. Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  4. ↑ "A New Name for New Century College". Fourth Estate. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "2016-2017 Catalog". George Mason University Catalog. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  6. ↑ "Integrative Studies Program". George Mason University Catalog. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "2016-2017 catalog". George Mason University Catalog. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "SAIL Website". Social Action and Integrative Learning. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
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