Bachelor of Science - Individualized Degree Program Major

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.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Individualized Degree Program:

Applicable General University Requirements

Applicable General University Requirements

Students earning the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Individualized Degree Program must satisfy all general University requirements and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

General Education Requirements

Area I - Written Composition

	English Composition I and English Composition II	6
Total Credit Hours:		6

Area II - Humanities/Fine Arts

	Fine Arts Course or Equivalent	3
	At Least One Literature Course	3
	Other Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts	6
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least one literature course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Area III - Mathematics and Natural Sciences

	MA 200 or Higher Mathematics Course	3
	Natural Sciences	8
Total Credit Hours:		11

Natural sciences: Lab-based.

Area IV - History/Behavioral and Social Sciences

	At Least One History Course	3
	Other Courses in History or Behavioral or Social Science	9
Total Credit Hours:		12

At least one history course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).

Total Credit Hours: 41

Area V - Pre-Professionals

Required

	Microcomputer Applications (CIS 146)	3
	Or
ITE 301	Problem Solving with Computers	3

Total Credit Hours: 3

Total General Education and Major Prerequisite Requirement Hours: 44

Major Course Requirements

Required

IDS 301	Introduction to Individualized Degree Program	3
IDS 300	Pathways to Success	3
	General Electives	50
IDS 450	Individualized Degree Program Capstone	1-3
IDS 400	Career Seminar	1

 

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note: 41 of the 60 hours must be at the 300/400 level

General Electives

Elective hours as needed to meet minimum 124 hour requirement and all other general University requirements

Total Credit Hours: 20

Total Credit Hours: 124