Individualized Studies (B.A. or B.S.)

HEGIS Codes: 4901

The Baccalaureate degree in Individualized Studies (B.A. or B.S.) is awarded to students who have developed a major designed to meet specific personal and career goals. For the B.A., at least 90 of the required credits for the degree must be in the liberal arts and sciences. For the B.S., at least 60 credits must be in the liberal arts and sciences. For both, the major must consist of no fewer than 36 credits. At least 12 credits must be earned in courses numbered 3000 or above, and at least 18 credits must be selected from one discipline or from closely related disciplines. All Individualized Majors must include a writing intensive (WRT) course.

The student, in close consultation with advisor, will choose the courses comprising the major so as to accomplish the specific objectives and attain one or more specific educational and personal goals. When a proposed major is of an interdisciplinary nature, advisors from more than one area will be required to endorse the major. An outline of the major, with a written rationale explaining its purposes and objectives, shall be submitted for approval to the Provost no later than the registration date for Winter Term of the junior year. These documents must bear the recommendation of the advisor and be accompanied with a formal request for approval from the division.