The Undergraduate Program

This special major allows selected undergraduate students to engage in an individualized baccalaureate program when legitimate academic and/or professional goals cannot be accommodated by existing academic programs or combinations or such programs.

Undergraduate students must apply for approval of a special major. A special major program must be justified by legitimate career, academic, and/or professional goals commensurate with the broader mission of the university in baccalaureate education. Contact the Interdisciplinary Studies director to obtain procedural and requirement information. All special majors are BA only.

Examples of Special Majors created by students: Sport Psychology, Sport Biology, Comparative Humanities, American Indian Studies, Ethnic and Family Studies, Music Recording and Audio Technology.

Typical Employers: Advertising/public relations, public and private educational institutions, health and human services, sports industry, publishing companies, social services, government agencies, research institutions, travel/transportation industry, courts, correctional institutions, entertainment industry (all facets), nonprofit organizations, and hotels and resorts.

Salary and Employment Outlook: Employment outlook and salary will vary by size and type of employer, geographic location, type of program, and related experience. Consult the Career Development Center for current local and national salary information.

Application Procedure