Dedman College Majors

The individualized studies major often is used by students who are drawn to areas offered as minors – such as women’s studies or Asian studies – or by those who are very specific in their academic pursuits – for example, “Political Science and Minority Groups throughout History.” Expand your potential with a personally meaningful and relevant education and, in doing so, assume more responsibility for your own education. To be considered as an individualized studies candidate, you must complete 24 term hours at SMU, have a GPA of at least 3.50, and submit a formal plan of study.

Degree Highlights

B.A. in Individualized Studies in Liberal Arts
Your individually designed major must require at least 36 term hours, with a minimum of 24 term hours of advanced courses (3000 level or above). The program must also satisfy the General Education Curriculum (GEC) requirements and all other University and Dedman College graduation requirements.

Study Abroad

Expand your individualized career horizons by incorporating the SMU Study Abroad Program into your plan. Choose from yearlong, semester, or summer programs at locations around the globe; each emphasizes different disciplines. Depending on the area(s) of concentration, individualized studies in the liberal arts majors will find these programs especially intriguing: SMU-in-Australia, SMU-in-Italy, SMU-in-Xalapa, SMU-in-Copenhagen, SMU-in-Paris, SMU-in-Oxford, SMU-in-Australia, SMU-in-Germany, SMU-in-Russia, SMU-in-Spain, SMU-in-Japan, SMU-in-Taipei, and SMU-in-Beijing.