What is an Individualized Major in Interdisciplinary Studies?
An individualized major offers students the opportunity to develop and complete personally designed, interdisciplinary majors that are grounded in the liberal arts.
Incorporating courses from multiple departments across campus, students build their own course schedule and develop their expertise in conversation with primary and secondary faculty advisors. Unlike in other majors, the requirements and learning outcomes for each individualized major are unique, proposed by the student and approved by faculty advisors.
Past majors include Environmental and Global Systems, Global Health, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Security Studies and Human Behavior.
How do I find out if this is right for me?
Talk with faculty members whom you know from the disciplines that interest you, or reach out to the program director for a conversation. We’ll discuss your academic interests and professional aspirations, and consider if an Individualized Major is right for you. Once you have identified a primary advisor, they will review your previous coursework and help you choose the additional coursework to shape the major.
When should I apply?
We recommend that proposals be submitted at least three weeks before registration and no later than the spring of your junior year. Proposals are submitted to the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies, Stephanie Johnson.
