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1. A title for the proposed Self-Designed Major together
with a short title to appear on the transcript.
2. The names of at least two appropriate faculty members
who have agreed to sponsor the student’s project, and
evidence of their support. One project sponsor should be
designated as the principal advisor.
3. A clear statement of the problem, theme, or question to
be investigated in the major including a justification of
the value and importance of the project.
4. A list of courses to be taken, with alternates where
possible.
5. An alternative, back-up major in a traditional field.
6. A statement of the rationale for the major, including:
a. an account of why the proposed problematic, theme, or
question can not be studied satisfactorily in an existing
major or combination of majors and minors;
b. a clear explanation of how the chosen courses relate to
the problem, question, or theme of the major.
7. It is strongly recommended that some elements of
fieldwork be included in the proposal (i.e. internship,
external activity, study abroad, outreach).
8. A preliminary proposal for the capstone project.
9. An account of the objectives which the student hopes to
achieve in pursuing the major (i.e. graduate studies,
professional objectives, etc.).
10. A description of assessment criteria based on learning
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