new 'Independent Scholars' major introduced in AY '15-'16

Contact Information

Donna Garber

Contact Details

garberdv@jmu.edu

Description

The (Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies) IdLS unit successfully introduced the new 'Independent Scholars' major in 2015-16, with the first four students completing the IND 200 gateway course in fall 2015, and with five students presenting their Independent Scholars projects at the Virginia Collegiate Honors Council meetings in Spring 2016.

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty

Scope

JMU Only

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

Format

Class/Coursework