Degrees and Requirements

Interdisciplinary Studies (Self-Design)

The Self-Design program offers students the opportunity to work with departmental faculty to create their own program guides in ways that help meet their specific educational objectives and career goals.

Several factors to consider:

• A description or program guide of your intended major from another college or university
• Knowledge of the competencies you need for achieving your goals and for advancing in your chosen major or career.

  To successfully complete the Self-Designed Major, the following coursework is required:

  • 40 credits of CORE Curriculum courses
  • 48-51 credits from a minimum of two academic disciplines (24 credits in one discipline, 21 credits in the second discipline and a 3-6 credit capstone course); or a maximum of three academic disciplines (15 credits in each discipline and a 3-6 credit capstone course). To maintain an appropriate level of vigor within the major, the program plan must contain coursework at the 3000-4000 level, as determined by the Program Development Committee.
  • 29-32 credits of General Electives (depending on whether the capstone is 3 or 6 credits)
  • A minimum of 120 credits are required for degree, the last 30 of which must be earned at La Roche University.

    In the event that core courses are waived in accordance with La Roche University policy, general electives will be increased to meet the required 120.

Summary of Requirements

CORE Requirements: 40 credits

• ENGL1011

  ENGL1011
  

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• ENGL1012

  ENGL1012
  

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  ENGL1011

• ISTC1010

  ISTC1010
  

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• LRUX1001

  LRUX1001
  

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• LRUX2500

  LRUX2500
  

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• MATH1010

  MATH1010
  

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  MATH0015 or Exam M015