Degree Plan Options

Build your degree plan around your interests and goals.

Design Your Plan

You will develop your individualized degree plan (IDP) with guidance in one of the program’s core courses, SP 310: Interdisciplinary Inquiry. 

Individualized Degree Plan Template  Frequently Asked Questions

The Individualized Degree Plan (IDP) should have a focus defined by topic, theme, educational or career pathway, and show a progression from less-advanced to more advanced/specialized coursework. The IDP requires approved coursework planned according to one of the following options. 

All options require 36 units, with at least 15 units taken at the upper division level. At least 9 of those 15 upper division units must be courses numbered 310 or above (i.e., courses that are NOT designated as GE). 

Option A: The 36 units are taken in two areas of emphasis, with at least 15 units taken in each area. Courses in each emphasis area may be drawn from an existing major, minor, or certificate of study.

Option B: The 36 units are taken in three areas of emphasis with at least 9 units in each area. Courses in each emphasis may be drawn from an existing major, minor, or certificate of study. 

Option C: The 36 units are taken in at least two disciplines, plus a minor chosen from the catalog. Units taken in minor may be included in the IDP. See Minors in the catalog for options.