The student will be encouraged to seek out relevant College resources and to supplement regular course work by independent study, internships, or tutorials if appropriate. The planned studies coordinator will aid the student in obtaining admission to courses that are contained in the student's final plan, subject to departmental limitations. To major in planned studies a student must file an application with the coordinator of planned studies. Students who matriculate at Ithaca College as freshmen may begin the application process in their second semester, but must have completed two semesters before being admitted into the Planned Studies major. The application process for the major should begin no later than the start of the second semester of the junior year.
Guidelines are available from the coordinator of planned studies.
Students wishing to pursue honors in planned studies should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honors may be awarded upon successful completion of a senior honors project related to the major area of study. The project must include original work or be presented in an original format. The honors project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and reviewed by a faculty committee and the coordinator. The honors project proposal must be submitted to the coordinator no later than the end of the second week of the student's final semester.