MPA program’s national ranking shows excellence in public service education
“It demonstrates the hard work of our faculty, publishing and presenting research and providing stellar service to the field and the community," says Wesley Mears, PhD.
Do you have multiple passions and a desire to start contributing to your community as soon as possible?
Our Integrated Studies program allows you to design your own degree to fit your own career plans. This program from Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences prepares students for a variety of career pathways.
The modern economy is dominated by people who work with ideas and synthesize knowledge, and a degree in integrated studies from Augusta University offers an experience like no other — one that combines educational opportunities in ways not available through other programs.
Integrated Studies, BA is for you if you consider yourself
What You'll Study
Faculty advisors help you design a unique program that combines all your interests so you can have the career you want. You could combine cyber security and political administration for a career in cybersecurity for public agencies, or biological sciences and political science for a career in sustainability and environmental advocacy. In the Integrated Studies program, the possibilities really are endless.
Experience-based Education
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) supports undergraduates interested in research by helping to develop a love of discovery through high-impact experiences.
Student organizations supplement classroom learning by offering activities that broaden horizons and create a sense of community.
The Student Leadership program gives students the chance to sharpen their leadership skills while giving back to the community in a variety of different ways.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, you’ll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges.
Pamplin College’s Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.
Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.
Student clubs and organizations help you “plug in” to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.
Your Future
With an integrated studies degree, the world is within your reach. And according to research, the success rate in matching graduates with jobs in their chosen field is excellent.
Extreme ability for students to design their own degree and map their own future.
Opportunities to stand out to employers by participating in research and supplemental learning.
Faculty advisors aligning courses to help students graduate as quickly as possible.
The chance to tailor degrees from some of the most sought after classes on campus.
“It demonstrates the hard work of our faculty, publishing and presenting research and providing stellar service to the field and the community," says Wesley Mears, PhD.
Three featured events for everyone include the President’s Brunch, AU Jaguar baseball and softball games and the Alumni Weekend After Party.
"I always say artists should not cut a tree to make art; they should find a fallen tree or some other material to do it," says Cesar Delgado.
“Some students have presented a number of times and are pretty well seasoned, and then there are students who are here for the first time,” says Quentin Davis, PhD.