CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
INDIVIDUALIZED MAJOR The Individualized Degree Program has been designed for students who have interests or career objectives that may not be met through an existing major. Students seeking a BA or BS in Individualized Studies will develop the intellectual tools needed to engage in critical thinking and problem solving as they prepare for careers and graduate programs that may cross academic disciplines. Students seeking an individualized degree are actively involved in planning their own program of study. Courses can be selected around a unifying theme, a social issue, or academic areas of interest. Students will work closely with a faculty advisor or advising team to create a viable degree plan. Guidelines The course of study must meet the following criteria to be acceptable: 1. The area of study should not replicate an existing major. Students need to select a course of study not offered in a degree program. 2. The area of study should be feasible. The proposed course of study needs to be discussed with a faculty advisor or advising team to ensure the range and number of courses required will be available. 3. Students can earn up to 6 hours by completing a professional internship or independent research. Projects or activities should be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or advisor. 4. All of the General Education requirements must be met. 5. The Individualized Major requires a capstone experience. Students need to apply for approval of the major to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost at least three semesters prior to the intended graduation date. An application consists of a letter stating the student’s educational and career objectives, the rationale for seeking the degree, and a logical and consistent degree plan. Proposals approved by the VPAA/Provost are then taken to the Curriculum Committee for final approval. The Individualized Major offers students the freedom to create a unique course of study that combines individual interests with a wide range of themes, social issues, and academic subjects. This major can be designed within a single academic discipline or from several disciplines. Regardless of the field of study chosen, students select courses in consultation with a faculty advisor or an advising team that lead to an advanced level of competence and achievement. This degree consists of 36 to 54 hours, of which at least 18 hours must be upper-division courses. INDIVIDUALIZED MINOR The Individualized Minor Program has been designed for students who have interests or career objectives that may not be met through an existing minor. Courses can be selected around a unifying theme, a social issue, or academic areas of interest. Students will work closely with a faculty advisor or advising team to create a viable minor. Guidelines 1. The minor area of study should not replicate an existing minor. 2. The minor must consist of at least 18 credit hours. 3. The area of study should be feasible. The proposed minor needs to be discussed with a faculty advisor or advising team to ensure the range and number of courses required will be available. 4. A student with an Individualized Major cannot have an Individualized Minor. 5. Students must submit a formal application letter, a proposed minor curriculum, and an application with the student’s advisor approval to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost stating the rationale for the proposed minor. If the VPAA/Provost approves the proposal, the Curriculum Committee will give final approval, if acceptable. 6. Students must submit materials requesting approval of the individualized minor by the end of their junior year.
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