The Individually Designed Major is an interdisciplinary program for learners with goals that can be met through study in several academic areas.  You'll work with faculty and your advisor to design the major around at least 3 areas of study that support your educational and professional goals. Faculty from those areas of study review and approve the major, with final approval awarded by the University Credit's Committee. Students may also request that prior learning experiences be assessed for credit through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Credit for prior learning may be included in the Individually Designed Major.

 Program Features:

• Available entirely via Distance Learning, providing the flexibility of study around your schedule without travel to campus.
  
• Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
  
• A 120 credit degree program which can be completed in one of two forms:

1.  A comprehensive major of 54 credits, with general education requirements and elective courses totaling 120 credits.

2.  A major of 33 credits in a major with a minor of 21-24 credits in a subject area, general education requirements and elective courses totaling 120 credits. This option meets needs of students who wish to include a minor in their program.  You may also combine this option with a second major in a discipline such as Communicating Arts.

• Credit for prior learning may be available through CLEP/DANTES testing or the Documented Portfolio.

• May include past and new learning. 30 credits must be earned through UW-Superior courses.

• Note that the Individually Designed Major is not designed to meet specific professional entry requirements. Be sure to discuss your career goals with your advisor as you consider this major.

Degree Requirements For The Individually Designed Major

Ready to apply?  Submit your application through the University of Wisconsin online application at http://apply.wisconsin.edu.  Select the University of Wisconsin-Superior and the Individually Designed Major - Distance Learning.

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Here is an example of an Individually Designed major, showing how the areas of study are defined  and how the major will be described on a transcript following graduation: