Individualized Studies, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0360/0450

The major in Individualized Studies is designed for students whose academic interests are cross-disciplinary, do not fit within traditional disciplines, or whose career and professional goals cannot be met by existing programs at Plattsburgh. With the help of a faculty advisor, this option allows students to design a major degree program that meets their needs and interests. For more information contact the Interdisciplinary Studies .

Major Departmental Requirements 37-81 Credits

There are two Study Options, Contractual and General. The Individualized Studies, Contractual major requires a contracted program of study to be integrated with a capstone experience. In consultation with an academic advisor, students select minor, concentration(s), and/or focus areas from any undergraduate program of study at SUNY Plattsburgh. A minor is an approved program of study and completion of a minor is noted on the transcript. A concentration is a minimum of 18 credits in one discipline (courses with the same prefix). A focus area requires completion of courses with the same prefix, or related prefixes. Students are encouraged to pursue a focus area in depth, and to integrate focus areas from related programs of study. Students are encouraged to complete an internship or other appropriate experience in their minor area. The proposed curriculum for the program must be approved by the Individualized Studies Committee. The title of the degree program can be proposed by the student with approval of the Individualized Studies Committee.

The General Studies option is developed with a faculty advisor and may be selected at any time in the student’s course of study. It requires the approval of the Director for the Center of Interdisciplinary and Area Studies and the appropriate Dean.

Option 1: Contractual Studies (Curr 0360) 34-75 cr.

Minor/Concentration 18-24 cr.
Minor/Focus Area 12-24 cr.
Concentration/Cognates 0-18 cr.
Approved AWR Course 3 cr.
Capstone Experience 0-3 cr.
INT 402 - Integrative Writing (1 to 3 cr.)

Note:

The name of the contractually approved program will appear in the comments area on the student’s transcript.

Option 2: General Studies (Curr 0450) 49-63 cr.

Minor or Concentration 18-24 cr.
Focus Area I or Second Minor 15-18 cr.
Focus Area II 12-15 cr.
Approved AWR Course 3 cr.
INT 402 - Integrative Writing (1 to 3 cr.)

Note:

“General Studies” will appear in the comments area on the student’s transcript.

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.