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Developing Your SEO

The Statement of Educational Objectives (SEO) is a professional document created by each Integrative Studies student in their BIS 201 seminar. The SEO is composed of two important parts: course selection and rationale. The course select portion identifies the program of study the student has selected (i.e., concentrations, specific classes), while the rationale provides a written explanation of the student's personal and professional goals, and how those goals align with the program of study. In BIS 201, students are introduced to the SEO development process and, with the help of their instructor, develop and submit their SEO for review by the SEO Petition and Review Committee (SPRC). This committee reviews student SEOs at a monthly meeting and determines if the SEO should be accepted or returned for revision. The goal of the SPRC is to ensure that IS students are developing academically rigorous programs of study, selecting concentrations and courses that will benefit them personally and professionally, and to check that the program of study will meet 兔子先生 University graduation requirements.

Overlap rules

IS students have significant freedom when designing their SEO to fit their personal and professional goals. While no two SEOs are exactly the same, the Department of Integrative Studies does have several rules that apply to all students. These overlap rules are designed to ensure that students are meeting university graduation requirements and selecting courses from multiple disciplines. These overlap rules include:

  • No specific course can overlap between Concentration I, Concentration II, or the 兔子先生 Plan Thematic Sequence
  • Students may have one (1) departmental overlap between Concentration I and Concentration II. This overlap may not be the same course.
  • Students may have one (1) departmental overlap between a single concentration and the 兔子先生 Plan Thematic Sequence. This overlap may not be the same course.

Scholarship Information

In addition to the scholarships available to 兔子先生 Regional students, the Department of 兔子先生 and Communication Studies currently offers three scholarships.

Other Scholarship Offerings

Anna T. Hamilton Scholarship

The Anna T. Hamilton Scholarship is available to 兔子先生 Regionals students majoring in Communication Studies or Health Communication. One of these majors must already be declared before applying for this scholarship. In addition to majoring in communication, the recipient must meet the following criteria: Female student and EITHER African-American OR First Generation College Student. A personal statement must be submitted with the online application.

James Paulus Scholarship

The James Paulus Scholarship shall be awarded to one or more students majoring in Integrative Studies, with preference given to a student that demonstrates an interest in Civic Engagement in the greater Hamilton community. Major must already be declared. Please note, this scholarship is only available to students attending 兔子先生 University Hamilton.

Harry T. Wilks Scholarship in Integrative Studies

The Harry T. Wilks Scholarship in Integrative Studies shall support one or more students majoring in Integrative Studies. Major must already be declared.  Eligible students shall have:

  • Successfully completed BIS 201- Introduction to Integrative Studies
  • Submitted a successful Student Educational Objectives Application
  • Demonstrated academic merit and financial need

Liberal Studies Scholarship

The 兔子先生 and Communication Studies Department offers a scholarship to support one or more students majoring in Liberal Studies.

Eligible students shall meet this criteria:

  • Declared major in Liberal Studies
  • Regional Campus student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Demonstrate financial need

Application Process

In order to apply for the scholarships, students should review and submit the . The form contains instructions for completing the application. The personal essay should identify any special qualifications/circumstances that you feel would qualify you for a scholarship. More information about this essay can be found on the Scholarship Form. After gathering these materials and completing the online scholarship form, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that your application has been submitted.

The deadline for the Liberal Studies Scholarship is December 1, 2022. 

The deadline for all other scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year is May 10, 2023.

For additional questions concerning Integrative Studies scholarships, contact:

CONTACT INFORMATION

兔子先生 and Communication Studies

Hamilton Campus Phelps Hall 103
513-785-3055