INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES DIPLOMA
Program Course Requirements

Required Courses (2-3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
CCST 1520  Career Planning, 2 cr
COMP 1101  Introduction to Computer Fundamentals, 3 cr

General Education (3-4 credits)
Students must complete at least one class from Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 1 - Communications.

Electives:
Students must work with an academic advisor to identify and complete 24-26 additional credits from technical or liberal arts disciplines.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - 31 CREDITS

Click here to download Individualized Studies Diploma Program Planning Form (PDF)

Program Information: The Individualized Studies program is a flexible program that provides the opportunity for the student to design a set of classes that meets their specific needs. Students work with an advisor to develop a plan that meets specific occupational or transfer goals. Individualized Studies allows students to upgrade work-related skills and knowledge or to prepare for new occupations and/or transfer degree programs.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Articulate the purpose and goals of their individualized course of study.
• Develop job search or degree transfer strategies that will lead to effective marketing of their occupational or academic skills.
• Demonstrate the proper use and understanding of either basic computer or web-based applications to function as a student or in a general office environment.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
2. Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.