UW-Superior's Bachelor's Degree completion program allows the adult learner to complete his/her Bachelor's degree at a distance. You may have started your degree but then due to life circumstances, did not complete all requirements. With this unique program you can take those previous credits and through a thoughtful process, plan a degree that will build on both new and past experiences. UW-Superior's Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with an individually designed major is entirely available via Distance Learning. This flexible program allows you to complete your degree while maintaining continuing to live and work in your community.

The Individually Designed major is suited for a student whose educational goals can be met through an interdisciplinary program and who is not able to attend classes on campus because of time and place restrictions. The student works with both faculty and an advisor to design the major around at least 3 areas of study that support the student's 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, allowing the student the flexibility of study around his/her schedule without travel to campus.
  
• Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.
  
• 120 semester credits needed for graduation with 54-57 in a comprehensive major, or 33 credits in a major with a minor in a subject area. May include past and new learning. 30 credits must be earned through UW-Superior courses.
  
• Credit for prior learning may be available through CLEP/DANTES testing or the Documented Portfolio.

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: