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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Innovative Transdisciplinary Studies Major, BS in Innovative Transdisciplinary Studies - Applied Computing Concentration


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The BS in Innovative Transdisciplinary Studies degree program is a 120-credit, 4-year B.S. program that provides customizable transdisciplinary options including stackable certificates, concentrations and minors. The core courses in this program orient students with concepts of transdisciplinary studies, including synthesizing relevant content from across disciplines, research methods, and problem-solving for transdisciplinary projects. The Applied Computing concentration is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in key computing concepts, preparing them for careers in a variety of industries.

Campus: Knoxville, Distance Education


uTrack Requirements


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Term 1


Credit Hours 15


Term 1 Milestone Notes


  • 2.5 cumulative GPA

Term 2


Credit Hours 16



 

Term 2 Milestone Notes


  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of ITS 101

Term 3


Credit Hours 15


Term 3 Milestone Notes


  • 2.5 cumulative GPA

Term 4


Credit Hours 15


Term 4 Milestone Notes


  • Semester GPA of 2.5 or above 

  • Completed ITS 202 

  • Completed at least one certificate course

Term 5


Credit Hours 15



 

Term 5 Milestone Notes


  • Semester GPA of 2.5 or above 

  • Completed at least two certificate courses 

Term 6


  • Select one CECS certificate course 3 credit hours
    CECS Certificates (See list of certificates below)

Credit Hours 15


Term 6 Milestone Notes


  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completed CECS 399

Term 7


Credit Hours 15


Term 7 Milestone Notes


  • Semester GPA of 2.5 or above 

  • Enrolled in all certificate courses

Term 8


  • Engaged Inquiries (EI)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • Select one CECS certificate course 3 credit hours
    CECS Certificates (See list of certificates below)

Credit Hours 15



 

Term 8 Milestone Notes


  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0

Total Credit Hours 120



 

Footnotes:


  1. All students must complete the following ITS core courses:  CECS 101 , ITS 102 , ITS 201 , ITS 202 , ITS 301 , ITS 302 , CECS 399 , ITS 401 , and CECS 499 .
  2. Students will select certificates from the list of approved CECS certificates (link to be added)
  3. Concentration requirement. See Applied Computing Concentration Requirements below for additional information.
  4. Students who complete AC 202  in Term 7 must complete AC 302  in Term 8.

  5. Students who complete AC 211  in Term 7 must complete AC 311  in Term 8.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .

Applied Computing Concentration Requirements


Required Courses (6 credit hours)


Concentration Track - Select one track and complete both courses (6 credit hours)


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