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Inter-College Program B.A.

CCAPS Individualized Degree and Inter-College Prog
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2019
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
  • Required credits within the major: 59
  • Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Founded in 1930, the Inter-College Program (ICP) embodies the University of Minnesota's commitment to individualized undergraduate education by providing cross-college, course/credit-based degree options. Drawing upon the curricular offerings of most of the University's colleges and departments, students design either a bachelor of arts (BA) or a bachelor of science (BS) degree incorporating a significant amount of coursework from at least two different colleges within the University system. Bachelor of arts degrees include significant coursework in the liberal arts, such as that found in arts and humanities and the social sciences. BA degrees also require completion of second language studies. Most students design a degree drawing from two or three departmental areas from the University. Examples include sustainability studies, communication studies, and HECUA; or Carlson School of Management, manufacturing operations management, and applied economics. ICP is most appropriate for self-directed students whose educational backgrounds and career and intellectual interests require both a clear personal focus and a flexible interdisciplinary approach. Interested students should attend one of the weekly information sessions, in which academic advisors provide a detailed introduction to the program and help students begin the planning process. For further information on the Inter-College Program, visit https://ccaps.umn.edu/inter-college-program-bachelors-degree
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Students must complete 50 credits before admission to the program.
Students are considered for admission based on a review of their application. The review includes factors such as GPA, grade trends, performance in coursework relevant to proposed areas of study, and demonstrated ability to meet curricular and developmental expectations of individualized undergraduate education. Students must have attended a program information session and an initial degree planning appointment with an advisor. Preferred benchmarks are a 2.50 GPA and 50 semester credits completed. Students must develop a degree plan that includes: * Academic and career goals. * Courses proposed for the program,from at least two colleges. * Approval of the plan from at least two faculty or departmental advisers.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the liberal education requirements. Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 2 semester(s) of any second language. with a grade of C-, or better, or S, or demonstrate proficiency in the language(s) as defined by the department or college.
In applicable departmental areas, successful completion of the following courses will count toward the 50 credits: CHEM 2302, CSCI 2021, DHA 2463, FW 2001, PSY 2801.
Inter-College Program Language and Culture Requirement
Students are required to complete a second language requirement. Option 1: successfully complete the fourth semester of a single second language. Option 2: successfully complete the second semester of a single second language, plus 8 credits of additional language or culture study.
Inter-College Program Oral Communication Requirement
ABUS 4023W - Communicating for Results [WI] (3.0 cr)
or COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking [CIV] (3.0 cr)
or COMM 1313W - Analysis of Argument [WI] (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3411 - Introduction to Small Group Communication (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3605W - Persuasive Speaking and Speech Writing [WI] (3.0 cr)
or BA 3033W - Business Communication [WI] (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 3257 - Technical and Professional Presentations (3.0 cr)
Upper-division Writing Intensive Requirement
Students are required to take one upper-division Writing Intensive course within the major. Students work with their advisor to select the appropriate course.
Inter-College Program Career Readiness Requirement
ABUS 3051 - Career Search for the Professional Environment (2.0 cr)
or AHS 3401 - Writing a Personal Statement for a Health Program (1.0 cr)
or ICP 3201 - Career and Internship Preparation (1.0 cr)
or CFAN 3201 - Career and Internship Preparation (1.0 cr)
or CFAN 3096 - Making the Most of your Professional Experience (1.0 cr)
or CLA 3201 - Career Planning: Preparing for Your Post-Graduation Plans (1.0 cr)
or ID 3896 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
ICP Program Options
Two Area Cross-College Program
This plan combines courses from two area cross-college programs, such as CSOM and mass communications, or computer science, and French.
Complete 20 approved credits of upper division coursework in one area of concentration.
Complete 20 approved credits of upper division coursework in a second area of concentration.
Complete 10 credits of elective upper division coursework.
-OR-
Three Area Cross-College Program
This plan combines courses from three area cross-college programs, such as applied business, communication studies, and psychology, or public health, child psychology, and family social science.
Complete 20 approved credits of upper division coursework in one area of concentration.
Complete 12 approved credits of upper division coursework in a second area of concentration.
Complete 12 approved credits of upper division coursework in a third area of concentration.
Complete 6 credits of elective upper division coursework.
-OR-
Thematic Cross-College Program
A thematic cross-college program, such as aging studies, integrates coursework from several departments--sociology, public health, family social science, and social work. Thematic programs are appropriate only when students' objectives are clearly focused on one topic that cannot be pursued in a two- or three-area program.
Complete 40 approved upper division credits on a theme with no more than 15 credits in any one department.
Complete 10 credits of elective upper division coursework.
 
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· Fall 2022
· Fall 2020
· Spring 2020

View sample plan(s):
· Three Area Cross-College Program - Consult with ICP adviser to develop program
· Two Area Cross-College Program - Consult with ICP adviser to develop program

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· Inter-College Program B.A.
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ABUS 4023W - Communicating for Results (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Aspects of communication essential for being persuasive/influential. Organizing/presenting ideas effectively, strategies for audience analysis, choosing communication methods, making appropriate use of informal influence methods, handling dissent. Processes for intercultural communication. prereq: 45 cr completed
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (CIV)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Comm 1101/Comm 1101H/PSTL 1461
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Public communication processes, elements, and ethics. Criticism of and response to public discourse. Practice in individual speaking designed to encourage civic participation.
COMM 1313W - Analysis of Argument (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Strategies for analyzing, evaluating, generating arguments. Problems in listening/responding to argument.
COMM 3411 - Introduction to Small Group Communication
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Cooperative thinking in task-oriented groups. Planning, preparing for, and participating in small groups in private and public contexts.
COMM 3605W - Persuasive Speaking and Speech Writing (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Performance/composition with critical inquiry into rhetoric theories. Writing, thinking, and speaking skills. prereq: 1101, soph
BA 3033W - Business Communication (WI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: BA 3033W/Mgmt 3033W/IBUS 3033W
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course teaches strategies and skills to communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact in business settings. Students develop their abilities in critical thinking (analyzing data, audience, purpose, and context) and craft (honing skills in storytelling, persuasion, writing, diction, tone, presence, data visualization, and visual design). They learn to navigate ambiguity, evaluate the needs of internal and external stakeholders, and communicate solutions to complex business problems. The course is performance- and project-based. Students produce professional-level memos, emails, and research-based proposal decks. They deliver multiple presentations (individual and team) and learn to communicate effectively with data. Students will meet with the instructor in small groups outside of class time for one scheduled lab session. The course culminates in the Case Study Competition where student teams apply their knowledge to address a real challenge from one of our industry partners. prereq: First Year Writing, Carlson School junior or senior.
WRIT 3257 - Technical and Professional Presentations
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: OPT No Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
In this course students develop oral presentation skills for technical or professional topics. Areas of study in the course include visual communication, audience analysis, presentation strategies, and presentation of complex research material. The course emphasizes use of digital technologies. Recommend that students take Comm 1101 or equivalent first
ABUS 3051 - Career Search for the Professional Environment
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
An introduction to the nuts and bolts of job search strategies, including résumé writing, interviewing, networking, and the use of technology and the Internet in job seeking. You will begin to make realistic decisions about what kinds of jobs and work environments will best suit you after graduation and into the future, and formulate a concrete plan for how to attain this important career goal. In addition, you will have an understanding of the professional environment of business. This will include appropriate on-the-job behavior and how knowledge of corporate culture, communication, and etiquette can make the difference between struggling in the business world and succeeding and advancing. Professional presentation, dress, and communication are highlighted. Assignments will focus on practical and applied knowledge relating to career-oriented skills, exploration, and success. Prerequisites: None, but upper-division status recommended.
AHS 3401 - Writing a Personal Statement for a Health Program
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
AHS 3401 will keep you on track to write a compelling and unique personal statement. This course is designed for students who will be applying to a health professional degree program (i.e. medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.). Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status. Students must have a competitive GPA, and be within one year of submitting their application for a health professional degree program. You will be required to complete a form after enrolling to confirm your seat in the course. If you do not meet these requirements you will be unenrolled from the course.
ICP 3201 - Career and Internship Preparation
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites: Soph or jr or sr or grad student
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Self exploration, networking, industry research, job/internship search, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, salary negotiation, goal setting. prereq: Soph or jr or sr or grad student
CFAN 3201 - Career and Internship Preparation
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
The aim of this course is to equip you with long-term skills and knowledge that will help you manage your career within a dynamic and exciting work world of agriculture, food and the environment. The focus will be on career opportunities and resources related to CFANS majors highlighting alumni, employers and events from those majors. You will learn to tailor communication about your unique skills and interests to the needs of employers, graduate schools, and others via resumes, cover letters, online media, interviews, and individual interactions. We will explore how to attend to your authentic identity and values as you consider career alternatives and to enter a workplace culture with grace and curiosity. Finally we will introduce career competencies needed for successful career management in the workplace including strategies to function as an effective employee and team member. prereq: Soph or jr or sr or grad student
CFAN 3096 - Making the Most of your Professional Experience
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This course is designed to meet the CFANS Experiential Learning requirement which defines the importance and processes of learning through experience. This course also is a Diversity Enriched course. Students will undertake an experience in an authentic work-place setting related to agriculture, food or natural resource settings as a prerequisite to the course. The professional/internship experience will serve as a foundation for learning professional competencies including reflection, problem solving, managing interpersonal relationships, professional communication, and goal setting. Current theories of career development and career readiness will be introduced to help students construct meaning from their experiences to inform future goals and strategies. prereq: Secured internship, instr consent
CLA 3201 - Career Planning: Preparing for Your Post-Graduation Plans
Credits: 1.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: OPT No Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
For juniors and seniors. This course helps you plan and prepare for your post-graduation plans, such as finding a job or applying for graduate school. Assignments include preparing for interviews, conducting informational interviews, and crafting your personal brand and online presence.