Bachelor of Individualized Studies B.I.S.
College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)
17UGR College of Liberal Arts 260 - Bachelor of Individualized Studies
Program description
The BIS provides flexibility in a student's degree program by allowing him or her to focus coursework on three areas, one of which may consist of courses outside CLA. The areas do not have to be related to each other, but the program proposal must explain how the areas of study connect to the student's overall educational goals.
Working closely with a BIS advisor, students develop a written proposal and course list. The proposal must be approved by a committee and three faculty or department advisors with expertise in the areas of concentration. Some departments and colleges have prerequisite or required courses for concentrations based in those departments and colleges in their BIS program.
For specific information on proposal procedures and on department and college guidelines, see the Individualized Degree Programs website: https://cla.umn.edu/academics-experience/majors-minors/individualized-degree-programs
Working closely with a BIS advisor, students develop a written proposal and course list. The proposal must be approved by a committee and three faculty or department advisors with expertise in the areas of concentration. Some departments and colleges have prerequisite or required courses for concentrations based in those departments and colleges in their BIS program.
For specific information on proposal procedures and on department and college guidelines, see the Individualized Degree Programs website: https://cla.umn.edu/academics-experience/majors-minors/individualized-degree-programs