Self-Designed Major Program

The Self-Designed Major Program offers opportunities for self-directed students to arrange the courses offered by the University of Southern Maine in a way unique to the student's interests, and within specific guidelines. Reasons for applying for a Self-Designed Major may be for the purpose of qualifying for graduate school admission in a particular field, preparing for employment in a particular job, or for self-fulfillment. The rationale for the following policies and requirements is to achieve a quality program leading to a viable degree for each approved Self-Designed Major.

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