undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

LaGrange College also offers graduate programs. In these programs, students may complete
the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, or the
Specialist in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Please refer to the Graduate Bulletin for
more information about these programs.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR
The Interdisciplinary Major at LaGrange College allows highly motivated students to pursue a
self-designed, individualized program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary
Studies.
To be eligible to pursue the interdisciplinary major, a student must exhibit a high-level of
maturity and self-direction. A grade point average of 3.3 or permission of the Provost is required
at the time of submission of the proposal. The major may be declared upon completion of 30
semester hours, but no later than 69 semester hours.
Policies and Procedures:
1. The proposed major must stem from at least two (2) separate disciplines, but no more than
three (3), and must be supportable by the existing resources of the College.
2. The student must select an advisor in each discipline, with one agreeing to serve as the
principal advisor.
3. The student must research and select classes totaling at least 36 semester hours that relate
to the proposed major and justify the inclusion of each course. At least 30 semester hours
must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.
4. The proposal must include a clear sense of where the interdisciplinary major would lead
the student (graduate school or career possibilities). The proposal should also state why
the Interdisciplinary Studies Major better suits the student‘s needs than existing
majors/minors offered at LaGrange College.
5. The final major curriculum will be determined by the student in consultation with all
advisors. All general education requirements must be met for graduation. The major must
culminate in a capstone paper or project approved by all advisors and supervised by the
principal advisor. The student must register for INDV 4499 during his or her senior year.
6. The student must complete the Interdisciplinary Studies Proposal Form, which may be
acquired from the Registrar‘s office. The proposed major must be approved by all
advisors, the Academic Policies Committee, and the Provost. It must also be filed with the
Registrar‘s office. Any changes to the approved curriculum must have the approval of all
advisors, the Academic Policies Committee, and the Provost. An amendment form with
these approvals must be submitted to the Registrar‘s office.
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