Major in Individual Studies Program
Design a personal course of study with a multidisciplinary perspective
The Individual Studies Program allows students, under the direction of faculty advisors, to design a specialized program, in either arts or sciences, tailored to meet their own goals and objectives. Students who want to pursue an Individual Studies Program major should begin by scheduling a meeting with the program director to obtain a list of instructions concerning administrative details for the program.
Visit the Department of Individual Studies website 
In addition to fulfilling University Core Curriculum and College of Arts and Sciences requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, students majoring in individual studies must complete the following departmental requirements:
- Be a full-time student at Santa Clara for at least one year
- Have fewer than 111 quarter units of academic work completed at the time of application
- Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
- Submit a Petition for Admission to the Individual Studies Program director for review and approval. The petition should include:
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- A clear, logical, and conceptually refined description of the proposed program
- A well-developed argument, supported by appropriate evidence, showing that no existing academic major can meet the student's educational objectives
- A plan of study listing courses, seminars, internships, etc., that meet the student's educational objectives and fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum
