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Individualized Plan of Study
This choice allows students to build their own study plan, creating a unique major that speaks to interests across departments and that integrates varied approaches to a particular topic (e.g., aging studies, international business, children's studies, environmental issues, health issues).
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⬅︎ Choose Your Path ➡︎
"The flexibility of the Interdepartmental Studies Major allowed me to create a plan of study that was specific to the skills I need for my future career."
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Preapproved Tracks of Study
This choice allows students to develop an individualized track for which sufficient courses exist. Tracks for this choice include: Applied Human Services, Business Studies, and Health Science. Students interested in developing a unique track should discuss their ideas with the Interdepartmental Studies Academic Advisor as soon as possible.