*Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Majors. In addition to the standard disciplinary majors, Wesleyan allows interested students to design their own interdisciplinary majors. An interdisciplinary major should be planned by a student in consultation with a faculty advisor and representatives of each of the major and minor programs involved. The major should interrelate at least two (2) fields of learning, yet have a central and cohesive theme. It is reserved for students who have a strong interest in interdisciplinary studies and who have demonstrated both initiative and academic excellence. Only those students in good academic standing are eligible to submit a proposal for a self-designed major. Guidelines for Proposing a Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Major 1. The self-designed interdisciplinary major must include at least 39 semester hours, beyond the general education requirements. 2. If the major and minor programs involved have courses in methodology, these must also be included in the major. 3. A minimum of 21 of the 39 hours should be at or above the 300-level, exclusive of the senior project, honors thesis, or internship. These 21 hours should include at least three courses from each of the major and minor programs involved. 4. The interdisciplinary proposal should define the exact nature and objectives of the major and explain why it is a more appropriate alternative for the student than existing majors. Procedures for Submission and Review of the Proposed Interdisciplinary Major 1. The interested student chooses an advisor from one of the disciplines involved. 2. Proposals must be approved by all departments involved in the plan of study before submission for final approval by the Curriculum Committee. 3. Interdisciplinary major proposal forms (available in the Office of Records and Registration) must be submitted for approval to the Curriculum Committee at least four weeks prior to the end of the fall semester of the junior year. The interested student is, however, encouraged to submit materials by the end of her sophomore year. 4. The Curriculum Committee reviews proposals and makes recommendations as to the validity and viability of each proposal. Changes in the proposed plan of study must be made by the student within two weeks of the initial review. At that time, the Curriculum Committee reviews the final proposal and makes a decision regarding its acceptance. 5. Any unforeseen and/or necessary changes in the proposal can be approved by the faculty advisor, in consultation with the Curriculum Committee. The interdisciplinary nature of the major will be indicated on the student’s transcript.
IV. The final 30 semester hours of course work must be taken at Wesleyan. V. The student must complete 120 semester hours (or the equivalent) with a cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) or higher and a grade point average of 2.00 in the major and 2.00 in the minor if the student elects a minor. (Note: For graduation, students who major in Early Childhood Education must maintain a grade point average of 2.50 in the major and must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.50.)
General Education Courses for the Eight-course Seminar and Interactive Component: Division of Fine Arts: Students must successfully complete one 3-semester hour course in Critical Thinking (CT) and three semester hours in Artistic Expression (AE) - one 3- hour course or three 1-hour courses. Critical Thinking Courses in Fine Arts: ARH 126 The Critical Eye ARH 216 Art of the Spirit ARH 230 Masterpiece ARH 235 Outside the Mainstream ART 106 Understanding Images ART 108 3-D Design ART 225 Computer Graphic Design HON 210 Honors Seminar in Art MUS 140 Music Monuments of the Western World MUS 150 From Bach to Rock
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