CREATE A PROGRAM
Overview
Some colleges fit students into their programs. At Dordt College, we don’t believe in the one-size-fits-all approach to education.
We’re flexible enough to custom-design a program of study to fit your needs. If you find that none of the 90+ programs of study are right for you, a tailor-made "individual studies major" might be exactly what you’re looking for in a college education.
Dordt’s individual studies major allows students to develop interdisciplinary programs of study. Along with general education requirements, you and your faculty advisor will select courses during your second year of study that will lead to a thorough understanding of your chosen area.
You and your advisor will collaborate to devise a 124-credit sequence that makes a unified program. This will include the 15 courses that make up Dordt’s general education program, a major consisting of at least 45 credits, and electives, all carefully selected to contribute to your education goals. Your proposal must be approved by the registrar, who will also periodically review your progress toward those goals.
