Individual Studies

Students who wish to pursue a scholarly interest outside the purview of established academic departments may apply for admission to the Individual Studies program. Under the guidance of faculty advisors, this option allows the student to develop a major that meets his or her specific needs. Individual Studies curricula are typically multi-disciplinary and are applicable to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Sciences degrees.

Detailed written procedures and advice about preparing a proposal are available from the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies. The proposal must include a title, a statement of purpose, a list of courses to comprise the major, and a letter of support from a faculty advisor. The course of study should include offerings from at least two separate subject areas, and it must total at least 60 credits. All proposal materials are to be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Studies at least three quarters prior to anticipated graduation. Proposals will then be subject to the approval of an advisory committee.

Application forms and instructions are available below. Please return completed forms to the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies.

• Instruction Sheet
  
  • Application form
  • Course List Form
• IS 487 Paper
  
  • IS 487 Title Page Example
  • IS 487 Example 1
  • IS 487 Example 2
  • IS 487 Example 3
  • IS 487 Example 4
• University Catalog