PIL Degree Planning
"I was very confused at the beginning but the degree planning process was of tremendous value to me. It gave me a better understanding of the Program for Individualized Learning and how to reach my goal." - PIL Student
In consultation with University staff, you will develop your own curriculum for either a B.A. or a B.S. degree. You will identify an area of concentration that will guide the direction of your degree and then design a structured plan. The resulting document, a degree plan, serves as a blueprint for the entire degree program. In the plan, you will make distinctions between academic objectives and vocational/professional goals. The degree plan typically contains a mix of courses, individualized learning projects, and relevant prior learning experiences. You will develop your degree plan in the Degree Planning Seminar (PIL 3211).
Past PIL Concentration Areas
Animation Studies
Photography: Studio and Fieldwork Practices
Architectural and Environmental Design
Celtic Studies
Furniture Design and Construction
Childhood Studies: Mental Health, Juvenile Corrections, and Education
Historical Studies: Cultural Inquiry
Environmental Psychology
American Economic History
Globalization Studies
Men’s Studies
Healthcare Management and Communications
Occupational Safety Management
Counseling and Hospice Care
Biotechnology Research and Development
PIL 3211 - Degree Planning Seminar
During the PIL 3211 Degree Planning Seminar, students design a degree plan - a detailed outline of all completed and future learning activities (courses and projects) they intend to apply to the graduation criteria. Students will learn or review the foundations of a liberal arts education.
Sample Degree Plans
