{"id":141566,"date":"2024-05-22T11:38:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=141566"},"modified":"2025-04-15T20:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T00:11:39","slug":"ucfs-integrative-general-studies-program-celebrates-2000-graduates-bridging-diverse-paths-to-college-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-integrative-general-studies-program-celebrates-2000-graduates-bridging-diverse-paths-to-college-success\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF&#8217;s Integrative General Studies Program Celebrates 2,000 Graduates, Bridging Paths to College Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More than 2,000 students have finished their college degrees thanks to a flexible, multidisciplinary program offered through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/undergraduate-studies\/\">UCF\u2019s College of Undergraduate Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2019, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/integrative-general-studies-bgs\/\">Bachelor of Integrative General Studies<\/a> (BIGS) program helps students from all fields of study complete their educational journey \u2014 enabling them to design their own curriculum on their way to earning a life-changing college degree.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had a bank vice president who wanted to finish his degree, retirees, individuals launching into education, business, computer science and even musicians come through our program,\u201d says Danielle Pratt, interim director of UCF\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/degree\/interdisciplinary-studies-ba\/\">interdisciplinary studies<\/a> program, and associate lecturer. \u201cSo, really, the entire spectrum is represented; there are no limits.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chloe Gordon \u201924<\/strong> began her journey at UCF in 2001 as a liberal studies major, transferring from Valencia College. Gordon\u2019s path took a different turn when she got married and started a family, prompting her to pause her education \u2014 a decision that left her with a lingering sense of unfinished business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI felt shame that I never finished my degree that I set out on, and I think education is really important,\u201d Gordon says.<\/p>\n<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 20 years later, Gordon resumed her education online. She integrated the courses she had taken back in 2001 with new ones she completed, culminating in her graduation with a BIGS degree in the spring of 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did this because I felt like I could and because I wanted to be an example for my children,\u201d Gordon says. \u201cI see myself continuing my education and staying at UCF to pursue a master\u2019s degree, possibly in social work, and eventually becoming a counselor. And who knows, maybe I\u2019ll even get a doctorate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gordon works at Yoga 4 Change, a nonprofit organization that achieves meaningful change for veterans, incarcerated individuals, youth in need and others. She originally started with the program as a volunteer for her service-learning project required in the BIGS course <em>Contemporary Issues in Leadership<\/em> (LDR 3115), one of the two required courses for the degree. Volunteering for this program and applying the tools she learned as a student not only helped her secure her current position but also inspired her final thesis, which focused on studies examining the positive mental health effects of practicing yoga.<\/p>\n<p>Karen Haslett, a lecturer in the College of Undergraduate Studies, instructs the <em>Contemporary Issues in Leadership<\/em> course and served as Gordon\u2019s advisor while she was in her class. She says Gordon\u2019s readiness to engage in the service-learning project and her abundance of ideas for what she wanted to accomplish is part of her success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal is for the students to find something that they\u2019re interested in and have a passion for, so this was a no-brainer for Chloe, and it was an eye-opening experience for her,\u201d Haslett says.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the BIGS degree, students are also required to <em>Senior Seminar<\/em> (IDS 4939). Additionally, they must complete 42 credits from any discipline of their choice, provided it is approved by their advisor. Pratt mentioned that each semester, they customize these courses based on the needs of the students, collaborating as a faculty team to ensure they deliver the best version of the course.<\/p>\n<p>For <em>Senior Seminar<\/em>, students are asked to integrate a multidisciplinary framework into a final project.<\/p>\n<p>Pratt emphasizes that the opportunities for students in this degree program are endless. They can tailor the program to their specific needs or future goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis program ensures that no students are ever left behind,\u201d Pratt says. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the reasons I came to work for this institution. Even though it\u2019s a large university, it truly values every student individually, and this program exemplifies that remarkably well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pratt says the BIGS programs must also evolve with students, and the adaptability of the degree offering is an advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe faculty has to evolve with the students and their needs, so we are collaboratively working on effective ways to integrate AI into our teaching and how to utilize AI tools, especially in career searches,\u201d Pratt says.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, the faculty actively survey students to understand how they\u2019re utilizing artificial intelligence, learning from their experiences. Additionally, they have been participating in training sessions to become proficient users of AI.<\/p>\n<p>Pratt notes that for some students, pursuing this degree can initially feel disappointing, as they may believe they didn\u2019t achieve their original intentions. However, once immersed in the program, they often wish they had pursued it from the outset. This sentiment rings true for another recent graduate, <strong>Nicolas Barth \u201924<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Barth joined Knight Nation as a music major after transferring from Eastern Florida State College through DirectConnect to UCF. He recalled switching majors multiple times before transferring. While at UCF, Barth\u2019s advisor informed him that he would soon reach his excess credit hours limit due to the numerous courses he had taken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause the BIGS degree is so flexible, it made sense,\u201d he says. \u201cIt took into account all of the music courses I had completed, and I was still able to take music courses and participate in ensembles I enjoyed, such as opera and choir.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While most choose to complete a research paper, Barth decided to tailor his <em>Senior Seminar<\/em> project to his interests. Typically, music majors must perform a 30-minute to 45-minute senior recital to graduate. Although the BIGS degree did not require this, Barth wanted to retain the concept of a senior recital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI came up with the idea of doing a senior recital, but I integrated a research paper into the program, and that research was the foundation for choosing all the repertoire,\u201d Barth says.<\/p>\n<p>Barth says he got to do everything he wanted to do and more at UCF and is now ready to take on the professional field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust yesterday, I got my audition results from this season of Opera Orlando, and I will be featured in the chorus,\u201d Barth says. \u201cI\u2019m also exploring some educational opportunities as a choral director and participating in the Orlando Choral Society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both Pratt and Haslett agree that their greatest hope is for their students to discover themselves throughout the completion of this degree.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy favorite aspect is seeing how students perceive themselves as a result of engaging with the coursework in the program,\u201d Pratt says. \u201cThey begin to view themselves as leaders, but they also exit feeling like valuable leaders who can share their research. 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