The Independent Interdisciplinary major is intended for students who have a strong, well-articulated desire to pursue depth in an interdisciplinary area where the College does not have a defined major. The proposal must, however, be feasible in the context of the College’s existing curriculum and faculty expertise. The student must demonstrate a record of discipline and academic success in coursework, including independent work. Students submitting a proposal for an Independent Interdisciplinary Major must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and may not declare a second major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students interested in pursuing an Independent Interdisciplinary Major must first form an advisory committee composed of at least three faculty members. The committee must include representatives from each relevant department or program, as well as the student\u2019s academic advisor. One member will serve as the committee chair. Faculty participation on these committees is voluntary and requires approval from the appropriate department or program chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the advisory committee has been established, the student will develop a formal proposal in consultation with all committee members. In addition to individual meetings with the student, the committee must meet at least once without the student present to evaluate the proposal and formulate feedback. The final proposal must be approved by all members of the advisory committee as well as by the Educational Policies Committee. Completed proposals must be submitted no later than the end of the student\u2019s sophomore year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the proposal has been approved and filed with the Registrar\u2019s Office, any subsequent changes or course substitutions must be approved by the committee chair in consultation with the other committee members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Independent Interdisciplinary Major Proposal includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Independent Interdisciplinary Concentration (IIC) is designed for students who wish to pursue a clearly defined and cohesive area of study not represented by an existing major, minor, or concentration. Proposals must be feasible within the College\u2019s current curriculum and faculty expertise. Students may complete only one IIC, though they may also pursue additional majors or minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students interested in an IIC must form an advisory committee of at least two faculty members. At least one member must be from the department or program that provides the majority of the coursework for the concentration. Faculty participation on IIC committees is voluntary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In consultation with the advisory committee, the student develops a formal proposal. All committee members must approve the proposal before submission. Approved proposals must be submitted to the Registrar by the end of the Winter Quarter of the senior year. Any subsequent changes must be approved by the committee and filed with the Registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Independent Interdisciplinary Concentration Proposal must include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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