Program Overview
Welcome to the Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program page at Youngstown State University.
The Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program degree is a unique option for students seeking a customized education plan. It is ideal for individuals with diverse educational backgrounds who have accrued college credits without earning a specific degree. By integrating existing disciplines with a student’s educational history and professional experiences, the Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program degree creates a personalized area of concentration that directs students toward fulfilling their career or job objectives.
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program degree, graduates will:
Unlike traditional majors offered by the college, the Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program degree program emphasizes a personalized educational experience. Students with work together with the program advisor to develop a concentration area that aligns with their experience and goals. The program advisor will assist in the combination of previously earned credits with YSU courses to formulate an individualized degree.
The program also acknowledges professional and life experience as valuable learning opportunities. Students may use up to 12 hours of other coursework or experience towards this degree. Students may request a review of their experience for college credit by submitting a resume for review by our Office of Degree Audit. (Please note additional documentation outside of a resume may be required to award credit).
This program offers the utmost flexibility and personalization, geared towards students who desire to mold their educational journey to fit their unique situations and objectives.
Are you ready to take the next step toward a degree that aligns perfectly with your personal and professional aspirations? Contact the program advisor today to begin crafting your Associate of Arts in Individual Curriculum Program degree at Youngstown State University.
Curriculum Sheet/Program Requirements
FIRST-YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS
YSU 1500 Success Seminar 1-2
or YSU 1500S Youngstown State University Success Seminar
or HONR 1500 Intro to Honors
ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 Writing 1 with Support |
| 3-4 |
ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 |
| 3 |
Any General Education m | ath course |
| 3-6 |
General Education Knowledge Domains: (all General Education courses must be YSU-approved GER courses – please consult an academic advisor)
1 Natural Sciences course + Lab 4
1 Arts and Humanities Course 3
1 Social Science Course 3
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3
GER Elective (any two additional courses from the above knowledge domains) 6
Focus Area: Students develop the Focus Area in consultation with an adviser 21
Courses in the Focus Area must have grades of “C” or better
The student may use up to 12 hours of other course work or experience 0-12
Elective(s): Students must complete electives to total at least 60sh for the AAS degree
Total Semester Hours: 60-63
The last 20 semester hours and at least 16 s.h. of the concentration area must be completed at Youngstown State University.
This represents a per-semester cost based on 12-18 credit hours.
This represents a per-semester cost based on 12-18 credit hours.
This represents a per-semester cost based on 12-18 credit hours.
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