School of Human Ecology
Individual Major
The individual major is a program for undergraduate students who want to fulfill a specific academic goal that is not easily attained through a major in one or more departments. The major must meet a course of study that involves at least two departments and be targeted at a specific problem or academic interest identified by the student. A student proposal must be submitted and approved by the SoHE Undergraduate Program Council. Students are encouraged to begin working with faculty and advisors in the Student Academic Affairs Office by the end of the sophomore year. Thirty credits must be earned in residence after the term in which the proposal is approved. The major will be guided by a committee of at least three faculty members (with no more than two faculty members from one department). Students should contact the Student Academic Affairs Office, 475 North Charter Street, B312 Sterling Hall (acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu), regarding the application process necessary for pursuing an individual major in the School of Human Ecology.