Individualized Studies, B.A.

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An interdisciplinary, student-designed program of study, resulting in a B.A. degree and devised in consultation with faculty members and approved by relevant Department Chairs, supported by the Director of the Center for Integrative Learning. It includes courses from two or more disciplines with a central focus on a subject, topic, or theme that is not covered in existing majors or combinations of academic programs.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 36

Basic Requirements: (3 Credits)

IARL 460 - Individualized Studies Capstone Credit(s): 3

Disciplinary Requirements by Category: (33 Credits)

Primary Discipline: (18 Credits)

Eighteen credits in the self-designed program’s primary discipline, with at least nine credits at the upper level

Secondary Discipline: (9 Credits)

Nine credits in the self-designed program’s secondary discipline

Electives: (6 Credits)

Elective coursework included in the self-directed plan, chosen in coordination with academic advisors and program director.

Notes:

For the B.A., Individualized Studies majors must complete

• 24 upper-division credits as part of their self-designed study program
• 90 credits in the Liberal Arts and Sciences overall

One of the two main disciplines must be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
No more than four credits of directed study may be applied to the major.

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

First Year
- Fall - 14 Credits
  - WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
  - Natural Science with lab - Credit(s): 4
  - Math/Quantitative - Credit(s): 4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 3
Second Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - SECOND DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 7-9, depending on number of credits in primary and secondary discipline classes
Third Year
- Fall - 16 Credits
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - SECOND DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - Electives - Credit(s): 8-10, depending on number of credits in primary and secondary discipline classes
- Spring - 15 Credits
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
  - Major elective - Credit(s): 2-3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 1-4, depending on number of credits in major classes
Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credits
  - PRIMARY DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - SECOND DISCIPLINE - Credit(s): 3-4
  - Major Elective - Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 4-6, depending on number of credits in primary and secondary discipline classes
- Spring- 15 Credits
  - IARL 460 - Individualized Studies Capstone
  - IARL 461 - Individualized Studies Seminar
  - Electives - Credit(s): 11

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science