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Sep 08, 2024
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2024-2025 Greensburg Campus Catalog
Self Design, BS
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Self-Design Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (30-48 credits)
The purpose of providing the opportunity for a Self-Designed major is to enable students to pursue an individualized program of studies significantly different from one of the established majors available at Pitt-Greensburg. Students considering this alternative should schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor.
- A Self-Designed major must differ significantly from an existing Pitt-Greensburg major, must be multidisciplinary (i.e., include courses from more than one department), and must maintain the same high standard of academic quality as other Pitt-Greensburg majors (e.g., a student will be expected to earn a C- grade in all courses in the major and the student will be expected to complete a suitable capstone course as part of the major).
- A Self-Designed major must have one or more faculty sponsors who assist the student in developing the plan of studies. The faculty member(s) must agree to serve on a continuing basis in monitoring the student’s progress and approving any changes in the major. Faculty sponsorship is terminated when the student changes to another major or completes requirements for graduation.
- Students interested in the Self-Designed major must submit a written proposal outlining the purpose(s), rationale, and courses by the end of Sophomore year to Vice President of Academic Affairs. The proposal should contain the following elements:
- Title Page
- Title of proposed major and degree sought (e.g., BA, BS).
- Name, address, cell, and home telephone numbers.
- Name, department(s), and telephone number(s) of faculty sponsor(s).
- Signature of approval of the proposal by faculty member(s) and the corresponding division chair.
- Content of Proposal
- A clear statement of the purpose and rationale for the major must be made. Include the scope of the program of studies and relevance of the courses proposed.
- List the courses on a separate page with course numbers, titles, and number of credits.
- A minimum of 30 credits is required.
- The Vice President for Academic Affairs grants final approval of the major through a letter to the faculty sponsor(s) and student. Any further changes in the major must also have approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Note: The Self-Designed Major can be used to obtain a degree in Pre-Occupational or Pre-Physical Therapy. Sample course outlines are available on the Pitt Greensburg website or in the Academic Advising office.
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