Checklist for Preparing the Individualized Studies Major Proposal
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Use this checklist to make sure you have fulfilled all of the proposal requirements before submitting it to your
SDLR 550 instructor. The accuracy of this checklist will be worth 5 percent of your final course grade. (There is
space allowed for questions or comments if there is anything you’re unsure of). To complete the form, tab to
each check-box and left-click once. Use the tab key to access the comments fields as well.
1. The front cover is completed, including submission date and entire address. Comment :
2. The degree is identified as a BA or BS. Comment:
3. The statement of purpose has been completed. Comment:
4. Personal learning outcomes for the major are completed. Comment:
5. You have indicated whether or not your proposed major will meet graduate school prerequisites and/or a professional
crediential. Comment:
6. The proposal constitutes a “substantial and coherent area of study.” Comment:
7. You have identified a goal for this area of study that is generally agreed-upon by colleges. Comment:
8. A minimum of 5 upper level learning experiences (3 to 4 credits each), including the upper level integrative experience.
Comment:
9. You have identified the department and the title of your integrative capstone. Comment:
10. Total credit in the major: minimum of 32 credit hours (at least 15 at the upper level); however, a typical Individualized
Studies major includes 36 to 44 credit hours (typically at least 10 courses). Comment:
11. The department and course numbers for all courses, including those transferred, are listed (e.g. CRIM 500). Comment::
12. Titles are listed completely and accurately. Comment:
13. The source of the learning experience is listed (e.g., GSC; the transfer institution; the training sponsor of prevousily
evaluated training; or PLA for assessment of experiential learning.) Comment:
14. The number of credits for each learning experience has been identified. Comment:
15. The level is listed as L for lower level (500 level courses at GSC, most assessment and validation credit) and as U for upper
level (600 level courses at GSC). Check with your GSC advisor if you are unsure about the levels of your transfer courses.
Comment:
16. You have identified whether or not you have already completed each of the courses listed. Comment:
17. A methods of inquiry course appropriate for your field of study has been included. Comment:
18. All course prerequisites are accounted for (in the major, general education, or general electives). Comment:
19. If an ILC is included, you have submitted a focus area summary, current knowledge summary, and learning goals summary
for approval. Comment:
20. Credit totals have been tallied on page 2. Comment:
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