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Multidisciplinary Major: General Option, BS


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This major is administered by the Multidisciplinary  department in the School of Humanities and Global Studies  within the COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE .

The multidisciplinary major is designed as a degree-completion program that permits transfer students with varied backgrounds the opportunity to choose among options to complete a bachelor’s degree. You must enroll in your multidisciplinary option within the first two semesters of your transfer to UWSP.

For the multidisciplinary major, you must:

  1. Have a minimum transfer grade point average of 2.25 to enter the program. (Exceptions may be approved by the School of Humanities and Global Studies.)
  2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in all program courses taken.
  3. Meet the requirements for the degree type (i.e., B.S. or B.A.) you choose. You will graduate with your chosen option in the School of Humanities and Global Studies within the College of Letters and Science.

 

Consists of a minimum of 43 credits.

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.

General Option


The general option is a degree-completion pathway where a student will develop a proposal for the B.S. in Multidisciplinary Major: General Option by consulting with advisers and the assistant dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies (or designee) to create an individualized degree plan. The degree plan will include the above 12 core credits of communication electives and at least 31 credits of additional coursework designed to fulfill the academic, professional, and career interests of the student.

The completed degree plan must meet all university and B.S. degree requirements and will include a title, a statement of the objectives of the individualized study program, and a list of specific courses the student will complete for the degree. The completed degree plan must be approved by the assistant dean of the School of Humanities and Global Studies and will be communicated to advisors and the Office of the Registrar.

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