Individualized Studies Red Wing & Winona Campuses OVERVIEW An Associate of Science (AS) degree in Individualized Studies is the right program if: • you are undecided about your future career • you want general education courses that transfer • you are interested in a particular career field as well as an emphasis in Liberal Arts An AS degree in Individualized Studies leads directly to employment as well as being a transferrable degree that can be accepted at other institutions. Typically, students enroll at Minnesota State College Southeast for two years, and then transfer to another college that has agreed to accept this AS degree. This allows students the opportunity to begin a career or begin a baccalaureate degree at one college and complete it at another. The AS in Individualized Studies allows students to: • focus on specialized career interests • combine and integrate a number of subjects into a degree program • work toward completing the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) • build on current areas of expertise and experiences. This program is designed to provide a full complement of Liberal Arts and Science courses transferrable to any Minnesota State College or University. In addition, a direct program pathway has been developed to continue the 2-year A.S. degree and articulate into the 4-year B.A. degree at Metro State University - First College, Twin Cities. Also, one has been developed to articulate into the 4-year Professional Studies B.A. Degree at Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota. MAJORS WITHIN Individualized Studies - AS See backside for program plan 60 credits PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Build Your Own Individualized Degree Plan Multidisciplinary Coursework - in more than one discipline Intradisciplinary Coursework - in all the same discipline Build on Your Areas of Expertise and Experiences Complete Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Package Assume Self-Directed Learning Develop a Sense of Life-Long Learning Appreciate Reflective Learning CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As individual as your degree plan. Opportunities to focus on: Specialized Careers Structured Program Areas Combined Areas of Expertise Integrated Professions PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1. Acquire expertise in career options and opportunities in a variety of fields 2. Analyze and assess personal values and life goals that affect career decision-making 3. Gain a fundamental understanding of workplace environments 4. Acquire knowledge of self, and subsequently, one’s capability for self-direction and self-motivation 5. Utilize the English language to effectively read, write, and listen critically 6. Perform the mathematical computations necessary to succeed as an employee and as a consumer 7. Increase understanding in the fields of science and technology 8. Develop a thoughtful, complete career plan for continuing knowledge and learning in the chosen career field JOB PLACEMENT 83% PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies Individualized Studies - AS $13,675 62 2020-2022 College Catalog
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