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 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. Four (4) to 6 learning experiences in the FOUNDATION (minimum of 12 credits). May be transfer credit, validation credit,
assessment of prior learning, contract learning or new coursework (usually lower level). Comment:
9. Four (4) to 6 learning experiences in the SPECIALIZED area (minimum of 12 credits, usually upper level). Comment:
10. A minimum of 5 upper level learning experiences (3 to 4 credits each), including the upper level integrative experience.
Comment:
11. You have identified the department and the title of your integrative experience. Comment:
12. Total credit in the major: minimum of 30 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:
13. The department and course numbers for all courses, including those transferred, are listed (e.g. CRIM 500). Comment::
14. Titles are listed completely and accurately. Comment:
15. The source of the learning experience is listed (e.g., GSC; the transfer institution; the training sponsor if validation; or PLA
for assessment of experiential learning.) Comment:
16. The number of credits for each learning experience has been identified. Comment:
17. 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:
18. The number of your personal learning outcome that each course meets has been identified. Comment
19. You have identified whether or not you have already completed each of the courses listed. Comment:
20. A methods of inquiry course appropriate for your field of study has been included. Comment:
21. All course prerequisites are accounted for (in the major, general education, or general electives). Comment:
22. Course descriptions are provided for any new learning to be taken at a college other than GSC. Comment:
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23. Credit totals have been tallied on page 2.
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