Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies at Winthrop University is designed for students whose academic interests reach across or beyond the major programs currently offered by the university. Students will have the opportunity to design a plan of study tailored to their own needs and interests. This innovative, integrative and flexible degree program allows students to take on the exciting challenge of creating their own curriculum and a unique plan for exploring some area of study not defined by a single discipline. Furthermore, concepts developed in research projects can be applied in internships, service learning, and study abroad.
The B.A. in Individualized Studies prepares students to meet the needs and challenges of the contemporary world by developing skills that are highly valued by employers, such as written and oral communication, analytical and critical thinking, knowledge synthesis, and collaborative work.
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To be admitted into the program as a major, the student must submit a program application and plan of study to the Director of the Individualized Studies Program. Consult the program director and program web site for more details on admissions requirements
Curriculum
Combine classes from different disciplines to create a degree that is right for you.
Learn to approach topics and solve problems from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
Create a network of diverse faculty for excellent internship and research opportunities.
Ebony Wilkinson
Individualized Studies, Class of 2015
"Winthrop is a very welcoming place, and I felt like I became part of a big Eagle family…This degree has helped open up doors for me, and has made me a more dynamic applicant."
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