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Bachelor of Individualized Studies B.I.S.

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College of Liberal Arts (TCLA)260 - Bachelor of Individualized Studies
Completion requirements
Take 50 or more credit(s) from the following:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

Earn at least 15 credits from the following:

  • 3xxx or higher first concentration

AND

Earn at least 15 credits from the following:

  • 3xxx or higher second concentration

AND

Earn at least 15 credits from the following:

  • 3xxx or higher third concentration

Completion requirement

Students must complete a substantial capstone paper or project in one of their areas of concentration. This capstone will rely in some way on a culmination of knowledge or skill acquired through the BIS. Papers and projects may vary widely in form, depending on a student's program. The capstone will be identified and approved at the time of program approval. The majority of students will do the capstone course required in one of their areas of concentration.

Students who do a dual degree or double major and choose to complete the CLA capstone requirement in their other major are still required to take the B.I.S. capstone.

  • Capstone Paper

Write a 2,500-word paper in conjunction with a CLA course in the B.I.S. program.

  • or Capstone Project

Complete an artistic or service-learning project. Talk to the B.I.S. advisor for more information.

  • or Honors Thesis

Completion of an honors thesis will count for honors students completing a B.I.S.

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