Interdisciplinary Studies Major: Individualized Sequence

The Individualized Sequence of the Major in Interdisciplinary Studies allows a student, with the help of a faculty sponsor, to design a specialized program of study that is not offered by the University. This program is intended for the student whose specific interests cannot be accommodated within existing programs. Some topics chosen by students include Classical Civilization, Agricultural Communication, Three Dimensional Design, and International Public Relations. The Individualized Sequence is typically a second or auxiliary major but may be proposed as a primary major.

Students who complete the Individualized Sequence will earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and have their transcripts noted: "Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Individualized Sequence:___________________ " (the theme that is specified on the plan of study).

Requirements for Completion of the Major

120 semester hours

Completion of General Education requirements

42 senior-college (200- to 300-level) hours, 9 hours of which must be at the 300-level

Plan of Study

An approved plan of study containing 36-55 hours from at least two academic departments
If the Individualized Sequence is a student’s primary major, courses included in the approved program may not be used to meet General Education requirements
At least one-half of the coursework in the sequence must be taken after the proposal has been approved by the departments or schools offering the courses, the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator, and the Provost’s Office.
No more than one-sixth of the coursework in the sequence may be transferred from another institution of higher education.
Changes in an approved plan of study must be authorized in advance. A letter outlining the proposed change, and countersigned by the faculty advisor, should be submitted to Jim Weinzierl, Campus Box 4660, 336 Schroeder Hall.
Requests for changes in more than one-sixth of the approved program constitute a new proposal and must be resubmitted subject to all the conditions of an initial application.