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Twin Cities Campus
Inter-College Program B.S.CCAPS Individualized Degree and Inter-College Prog
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
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 science degrees are those that pertain to the physical or biological sciences, have significant quantitative or investigative tools/methods expectations, or have a pronounced applied/professional component (e.g., public health, education, business, social work). 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 advisers provide a detailed introduction to the program and help students begin the planning process. For more information on the Inter-College Program, visit https://ccaps.umn.edu/inter-college-program-bachelors-degree
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
30 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 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 must earn 50 upper division credits in the degree. At least half of the upper division credits required for the major must be taken at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. (25 crs) 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.
ICP Proposal Development Requirement
ICP 3101W - Proposal Development
[WI]
(2.0 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.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
·
ICP 3101W - Proposal Development
[WI]
(2.0 cr)
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
CLA 3896 - Internship Reflection: Making Meaning of Your Experience
(1.0 cr)
ICP Program Options
Two Area Cross-College Program
This plan combines courses from two area cross-college programs, such as Carlson School of Management and mass communications, or computer science and French.
Complete 21 approved credits of upper division coursework in one area of concentration.
Complete 21 approved credits of upper division coursework in a second area of concentration.
Complete 8 supporting upper division credits in approved 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 15 approved credits of upper division coursework in a second area of concentration.
Complete 15 approved credits of upper division coursework in a third area of concentration.
-OR-
Thematic Cross-College Program
The 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 50 approved upper division credits with no more than 15 credits in any one department.
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
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 |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | OPT No Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CLA 3896/ID 3896 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |