Are you a capable and motivated student with a great idea for a major that doesn鈥檛 quite fit into a traditional program of study? If so, you might be a perfect candidate for the individualized studies major.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | On Campus | 120 |
Why Choose Individualized Studies at Wilkes?
If you don鈥檛 find exactly what you鈥檙e looking for among the 45 majors and scores of minors in the broad catalog of 正澳门六合彩开奖直播鈥檚 BA or BS program offerings, the individualized study path could be a great option. You鈥檒l need to submit a proposal articulating which courses you will take to reach the 120-credit requirement for what is, in essence, a custom major made just for you. Students who choose this path are encouraged to work with their advisors to formulate the plan to ensure that all requirements will be met.
What Will You Learn as an Individualized Studies Major?
In addition to the coursework you鈥檝e chosen as part of your individualized study program, all students gain the following skills as the foundations of a 正澳门六合彩开奖直播 education:
- In your first year, you鈥檒l participate in the First Year Foundations program that will help you to develop self-knowledge and transition smoothly into the Wilkes community of learners.
- You鈥檒l learn both written and oral communication skills for a variety of applications.
- You鈥檒l be taught critical thinking strategies, quantitative skills, computer literacy and diversity awareness as part of a global community.
