In consultation with an academic adviser, the student will prepare a curriculum plan for the remaining terms of enrollment. A student's failure to follow an approved curriculum plan will not be considered a valid reason for an extension of terms beyond the normal eight. Students who fail to complete the process by the end of the term in which they accumulate 15 course credits, or who do not meet the minimum requirements, have one regular term to meet the minimum requirements. Failure to complete the process by the end of the next term will result in suspension from the College for one regular term. Independent Majors Independent majors are designed for students who wish to pursue an integrating idea or principle that cannot be met through a standard Berea College major program.
Students are free to propose topics.
The student will secure an independent major adviser. The adviser must be above the rank of instructor and from one of the departments incorporated in the major. After consultation with eht independent major adviser and a College librarian regarding available resources, a tentative curriculum plan is developed. Completed proposals are submitted to the Office of Academic Services for review by the Academic Program Council. The Council can accept, reject, or modify the proposal.