Individualized Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Science Degree: 180.0 credits
This is a concentration designed for individuals with a diverse college background and varied educational interests that cannot be captured in a single degree program. In consultation with their academic advisor, students select a specialization within the concentration according to their interests. Students have the opportunity to experiment in a variety of academic subjects through a generous amount of free electives. An attractive feature is that students can complete certificate programs en route to their BS degree.
Degree Requirements
Incoming students, 2011/2012
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| College requirements | 6.0 Credits |
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| CAT 200 | Strategies for Lifelong Learning | 3.0 | ||
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| GSTD 491 | Senior Project in General Studies | 3.0 | ||
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| English and Speech requirements | 12.0 Credits |
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| ENGL 101 | Expository Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 102 | Persuasive Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| ENGL 103 | Analytical Writing and Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| COM 230 | Techniques of Speaking | 3.0 | ||
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| Mathematics requirements | 9.0 Credits |
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| MATH 181 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3.0 | ||
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| MATH 182 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3.0 | ||
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| MATH 183 | Mathematical Analysis III | 3.0 | ||
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| Computing requirement | 3.0 Credits |
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| Students select one of the following courses: | ||||
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| CS 161 | Introduction to Computing | 3.0 | ||
| CS 171 | Computer Programming I | 3.0 | ||
| CT 220 | Database I | 3.0 | ||
| CT 230 | Web Development I | 3.0 | ||
| PRST 211 | Computer Applications for Professionals | 3.0 | ||
| PRST 212 | Creative Studies in the World Wide Web | 3.0 | ||
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| Natural Science electives | 9.0 Credits |
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| Students select 9.0 credits from the following: ANAT, BIO, CHEM, FDSC, NFS, PHEV, PHYS. Courses from other departments may be considered with advisor approval. | ||||
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| Specialization Requirements | 45.0 Credits |
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| Students must complete 45.0 credits within an area of specialization. The specialization is a set of courses built around a cohesive area of study. An academic advisor must pre-approve the specialization. The specialization will not appear on the student transcript. | ||||
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| Liberal Studies requirements | 36.0 Credits |
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| Students must complete 36.0 credits in Liberal Studies, covering a range of subject areas in the humanities and/or social sciences: anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, history, philosophy, religion, literature and fine arts. (Arts history or appreciation courses, rather than applied courses. ) | ||||
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| Free electives | 60.0 Credits |
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In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
