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2017-2018 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Individualized Studies Diploma


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Total Credits: 45

Major Number: 5832
CIP Code: 30.9999

Program Description

This award is intended for students seeking a diploma which is not currently offered at Century College. Students will work with college staff, faculty, and industry experts to assist the student in designing the award, and the final version of the Individualized Studies Diploma for each student will require approval from the college.

Program Prerequisites

See the College web site for the Individualized Studies Degree Planning Guide including application and information on Individualized Studies planning assistance. After participating in a series of planning meetings, students will select courses that form their Individualized Studies Diploma plan. This can be done in three different ways:

  • Multidisciplinary- coursework is from more than one discipline in unrelated areas
  • Interdisciplinary- coursework is from more than one discipline but the coursework is tied together thematically
  • Intradisciplinary- coursework is from within the same discipline

Special Instructions

See the Individualized Studies program webpage for information on the development, review, and approval process of a degree plan.

Program Requirements


Career/Occupational Requirements


After participating in a series of planning meetings, students will select courses that form their Individualized Studies diploma plan.

  • Any course(s) numbered 1000 or above Credits: 42

Total Credits: 42


Career/Occupational Elective Requirements


None

MnTC/General Education Requirements


MnTC Elective Requirements


None

Additional Elective Requirements


None

Additional Requirements


None

Program Information


General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

  1. Students and prospective students that may be candidates for Individualized Studies awards include those that are undeclared, students that have earned some credits but did not complete an award, transfer students with credits that may not have equivalent Century credits, students that wish to explore more than one program, and students with experience that may result in credit for prior learning.
  2. Students may meet with staff, faculty, and/or a Century counselor to discuss:
  • GPS LifePlan resources
  • Assess personal traits
  • Outline prior learning experience; credit for prior learning options
  • Examine academic strengths and weaknesses
  • Explore career areas of interest
  • Identify academic goals and career objectives
  • Compare self-assessments with career objectives
  • Identification of learning goals and outcomes
  • Develop semester by semester completion plan
  1. Each student will develop and document their Individualized Studies award plan. A template will guide students and include:
  • Development of Educational Goals Statement
  • Determination of Career/Occupational Requirements
  • Determination of General Education/MnTC Courses
  • Consultation with college/university representative regarding transfer opportunities and/or professional in the field of interest

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

None.

Program Contact Information

Andrew Nesset 651.773.1705 Room 3238 West

Sample Plan


Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Semester 1


  • Career/Occupational Elective Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Elective Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Elective Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Semester 2


  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Semester 3


  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3
  • Career/Occupational Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15


Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

Century College is a member of the Minnesota State system. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. This document can be available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.779.3354 or 1.800.228.1978 x 3354.

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