Bachelor of University Studies

The Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) is an individualized degree granted by Idaho State University when the student has complied with the following policies, procedures, and requirements: formal application for admission to the program; at least a 2.5 accumulative grade point average, including transfer credits; successful completion of an approved individualized program of study that has been planned with and approved by the candidate's assigned advisory committee; successful completion of not less than 24 semester hours approved by the assigned advisory committee and taken after admission to the program; satisfactory completion of the BUS graduating senior's self assessment essay; satisfaction of university residence and credit requirements for undergraduate degrees.

The student must apply for admission to the BUS Program after consultation with professor Rosemary Myers, Director of Individualized Education Programs and Chair for the Bachelor of University Studies Committee. Orientation to BUS and application instructions are available at the IEP Office.

Students are also encouraged to consult with other members of the BUS Committee:

     Mr. Henry Durham, Department of Sociology and Social Work
     Dr. Mahmoud Fouad, Department of Economics
     Dr. Kathleen King, Department of English and Philosophy 
     Mr. Larry McCullough, Counseling and Testing Center
     Ms. Sandra Noakes, Department of Physical Education
     Dr. Lee Schwendig, College of Business
     Mr. Darrell Scott, College of Business
     Dr. Don Streubel, Department of Biological Sciences.