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Individualized Degree Program (IDP)

The Individualized Degree Program major is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is based on an interdisciplinary approach that allows students the flexibility to develop their own unique program of study by taking courses from any of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, or Education. Primarily, the program serves the needs of those students seeking to enrich and satisfy their personal educational goals through non-specialized collegiate study. The curriculum is structured to produce graduates who possess a diverse range of coursework appropriate to any career that demands a person highly skilled in analytic reading, critical listening, and high-level communication abilities, ready for further university study or employment.

IDP Program Goals

  1. Academic Integrity: The IDP offers students the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary degree specifically designed to meet their educational goals. This flexible program allows for systematic advising, teaching, learning, and assessment for the student and program.
  2. Cultural and Ethical Integrity: The IDP helps students to be well-educated, critically- thinking community members who consider actions in terms of ethical behavior and positively contribute to society, as well as participate in policy evaluation in meaningful ways. The IDP seeks to challenge students to reach beyond previous knowledge and skills.
  3. Transformative Learning: The IDP provides students with the opportunity to develop a unique, individualized program of study that encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning as well as develop as life-long learners.
  4. Entrepreneurship: The IDP provides students with opportunities to investigate, develop, and communicate ideas that are new and innovative.

While generally no specified major courses are required for the Individualized Degree Program major, the student must comply with all requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree and applicable university requirements (See General University Requirements).

The following limitations apply to the Bachelor of Science in Individualized Degree Program:

  • Individualized Degree Program may not be considered as a minor to any other degree program.
  • Individualized Degree Program may not be considered as a second major with any other degree program.
  • The Bachelor of Science with a major in Individualized Degree Program will be awarded only to students who have not declared a major in another program of study.
  • The Bachelor of Science with a major in Individualized Degree Program will not be awarded concurrently with any other major.