Universities with Individualized Degree completion options

State universities are four-year campuses offering programs that lead to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and other advanced degrees. The state universities offer hundreds of academic programs.

Start at one of the seven state universities or transfer from a Minnesota State college or universities. Preview all degree opportunities in the Minnesota State View Book.

Individualized degrees require a student to have a plan that is guided by a faculty member or advisor.  They can be organized in different ways according to the Chancellor's procedure 3.36.1. They may:

1. Follow a unique theme (such as food safety using perspectives from sociology, economics and health);
2. Be interdisciplinary (coursework is in two disciplines, such as gerontology and exercise science); or
3. Have a disciplinary focus (which means that all work is in the same discipline but the work is uniquely chosen to fit student needs).

Individualized programs are generally more flexible than traditional programs.  Courses in individualized degree programs and other programs may be offered on an accelerated or more condensed schedule, and some may be available online also.  However, students in individualized programs do not necessarily finish more quickly.

Below are campuses offering individualized bachelor's degrees and master's degrees at Minnesota State universities. Check for up-to-date information; enter Keyword "individualized."

• Bemidji State University
• Metropolitan State University
• Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Southwest Minnesota State University
• St. Cloud State University
• Winona State University

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