Individualized Studies Program
Normally students choose a program of study determined by the academic regulations leading to a Major or Joint-Major in Arts or Science. In exceptional circumstances, students of superior academic ability and intellectual independence may design an individualized program of study, selecting courses from various disciplines to explore a theme of their own choosing. Before designing such a program, students are encouraged to speak with the Senior Tutor of their College about their personal academic goals.
The following guidelines apply:
- This program is intended for students who have given evidence of superior academic ability and intellectual independence, and is normally available only as an Honours degree.
- The Individualized Studies program consists of 20 credits of which at least two must be at the 400-level. A minimum cumulative average of 75% should normally be maintained.
- Students must apply for the program through the Senior Tutor of their College. The application must include a rationale for their choice of courses, including reasons why their proposed program of study cannot be accommodated within an existing major or joint-major program, and must identify the remaining courses required.
- Students must discuss their intended program with the Senior Tutor of the College before the end of the first year of studies. Students who have completed five credits may be considered retroactively for an Individualized Studies program.
- The Senior Tutor will: ensure that the program meets the University’s degree requirements, ensure that the student has obtained approval from the academic departments or programs concerned, and confirm that the required courses for program completion will be available on the proposed schedule.
- The Senior Tutor and the student must present the program to the Committee on Undergraduate Petitions (CUP) for approval. Once approved, any changes must be discussed with the Senior Tutor and reported to CUP.
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