Each culminates in an interdisciplinary senior seminar in which students and faculty draw upon their work in the several disciplines. In most of the programs, the senior seminar provides time for pursuit of a research topic appropriate to the field and to the student's level of accomplishment in the relevant disciplines. Completion of a concentration is entered on a student's permanent record together with the student's major. A student who wishes to pursue a concentration is expected to declare his or her intention by the beginning of the third year, but such students should consult with the program chair earlier if possible. A list of courses that fulfill each section of a program, including courses in addition to those shown below, may be obtained from each program chair.
Some departments also offer practica.
These include performance in musical groups, theatrical productions, physical education activities, Chinese calligraphy, and anthropology field work. See departmental course descriptions. Summer Programs All summer courses, whether overseas or in the United States, must be approved in advance by the student's academic adviser and the Registrar. Prior approval ensures the transfer of credit to Grinnell. A maximum of 18 semester credits will be accepted for courses taken during the three summers prior to graduation, with a maximum of nine semester credits for any one summer.