Individualized Major/Minor

If your academic interests and life goals do not fit within an existing program of study at Edgewood College, an Individualized Major or Minor may be the right option for you. The Individualized Major and Minor (IM) Program provides students the opportunity to design a curriculum that meets their interests, commitments, passions, and career and life goals. If you choose to pursue this option, an Edgewood College faculty advisor, or sometimes co-advisors, will work with you to develop a unique academic plan that combines classes, community-based learning, and other related experiences such as off-campus study and internships. Your Individualized Major or Minor will enable you to combine learning, beliefs, and action – the essence of an Edgewood College undergraduate education.

Students with interests in multiple fields of study use the IM Program to develop interdisciplinary majors and minors that combine coursework and other experiences from two or more fields of study, or to add a specialized minor to an existing Edgewood College major. An Individualized Major or Minor is not an appropriate choice when a student does not have a clear sense of purpose, or when a student is approaching graduation without another workable plan. If you are considering an Individualized Major or Minor, you should begin planning as early as possible. Your academic advisor can help you begin this process or can direct you to a member of the faculty who will guide you as you develop your ideas, plan a cohesive program of study, and write a proposal narrative that explains your Individualized Major and Minor and why it is right for you.

Programs

• Individualized Major, BA or BS

• Individualized Minor