Plan of Study Guidelines

Your plan of study consists of a list of preferred courses (Part A) and a list of alternative courses (Part B), should courses on your A-list be unavailable.

Your plan of study must:

• consist of at least 36 credits at the 2000-level or higher. Of these, 18 credits must be from the College granting your individualized major (CLAS or CANR).
  

• include a research methods course. A research methods course will introduce you to how knowledge is produced and evaluated in a particular discipline. Go to research methods courses page for examples.
  

• include a capstone. This capstone requirement can be fulfilled by taking the Capstone Course (INTD 4600 W) or by writing a thesis. For more information on these options see the section on Capstone.
  

• include another writing-intensive course in your major, beside the capstone. This will normally be a course that is designated "W" in the course catalog.
  

You are strongly encouraged to include an internship and/or study abroad in your plan of study. For more information on internships and study abroad see the section on Experiential Learning.