Bachelor's in Self-Designed Studies

Self-Designed Studies is a August 15; October 15; March 1 Bachelor program taught at Heidelberg College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Self-Designed Studies at Heidelberg College is a major where students construct their own curriculum to match career goals. Students work with two faculty mentors to design the major and the coursework, which requires approval by the Provost. The major includes completion of either the General Education Requirements or the Honors Curriculum, plus one Undergraduate Academic Foundation Requirement.

The required coursework includes SDN 370: Internship; SDN 371: Independent Research Project; or SDN 372: Study Abroad or Study Away, along with SDN 400: Senior Capstone Experience. Self-Designed Coursework is determined by the student and two mentors, with approval of the Self-Designed Studies Committee, and plans must show vertical progression to higher-level courses. Students must apply with an essay and faculty mentor reference letters and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Modules

• SDN 370: Internship
• SDN 371: Independent Research Project
• SDN 372: Study Abroad or Study Away
• SDN 400: Senior Capstone Experience

The minimum requirements for admission in Self-Designed Studies at Heidelberg College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Heidelberg College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Heidelberg College as pre-requiste for admission in Self-Designed Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Any highly motivated student with specific career and/or academic goals that cannot be met by enrolling in another established major at Heidelberg may apply for Self-Designed Studies. Incoming freshmen may apply by August 15. Others may apply by October 15 or March 1 of each year. Application includes an essay explaining the student’s goals and how her/his self-designed major will help achieve them. Also included should be a letter of reference from both faculty mentors.

A student must maintain a 3.0 to remain in the Self-Designed Studies major. Student progress will be monitored by the Self-Designed Studies Committee. A student who does not meet that GPA will be advised to switch to another major after a semester grace period.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.heidelberg.edu/academics/programs/self-designed-studies

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.