Self-designed Interdisciplinary Major (S.I.M.)

Major and Degree Offered

• Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Major (S.I.M.), B.A.

Special Study Opportunities

The S.I.M. allows a student to pursue a unique area of concentration (a major) combining coursework from multiple departments and academic subject areas. The S.I.M. fulfills the requirement for study in depth just as a traditional major does, combining work in three or more areas of study.

Self-designed interdisciplinary majors include:

• 36 to 64 hours of coursework with a minimum of 12 credits completed at the 3000 or 4000 level;
• courses drawn from at least two distinct academic departments or interdisciplinary programs and at least three different disciplines;
• a senior overview project.

Students must meet all Webster University graduation requirements, including 27 credit hours of general education courses. A S.I.M., like all majors at Webster University, must meet the residency requirement of successful completion of at least 30 of the final 36 credit hours registered for and earned directly from Webster University.

Interested students must submit a SIM proposal by the beginning of their senior year. For forms and more information, contact the Coordinator of Experiential Learning, 314-246-8054.