Its purpose is not to dilute an existing major. The Special Interdisciplinary Major is supervised by a principal advisor from a relevant department with a Special Interdisciplinary Major committee of two or more other faculty, one of whom must be from another department. All three faculty committee members supervise implementation, approve changes when necessary, and certify completion. Modifications to the approved SIM program require approval of the SIM Advisory Committee. A minimum of 12 courses, of which 10 must be at the 200 level or above and of which 6 must be at the 300 level or above.
Public presentation is required in the second semester, senior year.
Faculty advisors prepare supporting letters which provide information concerning how the proposed program is distinct from existing programs, how preparation among the supervising faculty supports the proposed program, and whether the proposed program warrants a BA or BS degree. Statement, plan, letters of support from faculty advisor and members of the supervising committee, and student transcript are forwarded to Curriculum Committee for approval. Download the SIM proposal form. Academic and Career Advising provides course planning guidelines and checklists for every major. Special Interdisciplinary Major Courses 490 Senior Project Students completing a Special Interdisciplinary Major must complete a senior project which integrates work in the major.