Individualized Majors and Minors

Individualized Majors (IMs) give students an opportunity to design their own major or complete a major not regularly offered by Principia. IMs draw upon existing Principia courses and can include courses successfully completed at other institutions. 

Students can design an original major uniquely suited to their individual needs. Recent examples of original IMs include: theatrical design and energy management.

Principia College also offers individualized minors.

To participate in an IM program, students must work with a faculty advisor to develop an original plan for a major/minor that must be approved by the College Curriculum Committee. All IMs must also follow all requirements for the B.A. or the B.S. degree. In order to ensure a pathway to graduation given the collection of coursework that may be needed for an IM, all IM applications must be submitted by the conclusion of a student's sophomore year. For more information on the IM program please contact the Advising & Academic Success Center.