Students who wish to pursue individualized majors in the liberal arts and sciences other than those regularly available through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) may make application in writing to the FAS associate dean for undergraduate education. To be considered for approval, applications must include a statement describing the student`s educational objectives, a proposed program of courses, and the signatures of three faculty sponsors from at least two different departments. Two of the three faculty sponsors must be members of FAS, and one must agree to serve as major adviser.
An individualized major must consist of at least 36 credits; ordinarily, at least two-thirds of these credits must be taken in FAS courses; three-quarters must be at the 300 level or above; and at least one course must be taken as an independent study in the senior year under the direction of the faculty adviser, for the purpose of integrating the work comprising the major.
Students proposing individualized majors must notify their college dean of that intention and obtain the signature of their college dean on the proposal as verification of notification.
Application forms for the individualized major can be obtained in the offices of the college deans.
Note: Satisfactory completion of this major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
