Individualized Studies, B.A
The Individualized Studies, B.A., major helps you to develop your own plan of study under the guidance of advisers. You will take a core set of classes while examining complex issues that interest you in courses across the university.
This degree culminates in a self-designed project that positions you for entry into graduate school or the workplace.
Campus Information
Oxford Ohio
Nationally recognized as one of the most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Individualized Studies major is suited for students interested in careers in diverse fields. Career examples from recent graduates include:
Brewer at Terrapin Beer Company
Cyber Threat Technologist at Booz Allen Hamilton
Spanish Literacy Promoter in the Peace Corps
Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Reporter for The Washington Post
Graduate student in programs in law school, nursing, social work, student affairs, and creative nonfiction
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
First-year students generally need a state-certified high school diploma or equivalent. They also typically need to have completed four years of English, math, natural science, and social studies in high school, along with a year of fine arts. Transfer students need a minimum GPA of 2.0 in college courses.
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT), including Paper and Home Editions 80
TOEFL Essentials 9
IELTS and IELTS Online 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) 110
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and PTE Academic Online 53
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
163288 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD