{"id":180307,"date":"2020-10-28T16:12:30","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T20:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-huma\/?page_id=180307"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:02:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:02:52","slug":"indv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/indv\/","title":{"rendered":"Individualized Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"84aedb6986c6b2ea936d93dbad288690\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-186335\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-186335\" data-viewnumber=\"186335\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;186335&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/huma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/180307?wpv_view_count=186335&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/huma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/180307?wpv_view_count=186335\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chart your own path.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a self-motivated and intellectually mature second-year student? Want to pursue&nbsp;studies that meet your interests and skill set? Individualized Studies lets you create your own area of specialization. You\u2019ll draw from the University\u2019s various academic disciplines and Faculties to produce a study plan that works for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter the IS program, you will prepare a statement describing your desired subject. You\u2019ll also be asked to identify the courses, from the Faculty of Liberal Arts &amp; Professional Studies and elsewhere, that are relevant to your theme. You will need to have completed at least 24 credits and no more than 66 credits by the start of the academic year to be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individualized Studies supports intellectual and academic pursuit and values creative combinations. The work requires intellectual curiosity, steadiness and initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/academic-resources\/peer-support\/\">Peer Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writing-centre.writ.laps.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Alumni Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/programs\/undergraduate\/certificates\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Certificates <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you\u2019ll learn&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose from a nearly limitless list of disciplines, fields of study and Faculties when building your major.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn to work independently and gain insight into a combination of topics relevant to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain credentials and experiences to help you develop a career that addresses real-world issues or that's off the beaten track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on experiences&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your final year of the program, you will complete a final project as part of a six-credit thesis course. You will work with closely your chosen supervisor. The thesis project is primarily written but may include multi-media, film, dance, painting and other forms of creative expression.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>York\u2019s courses offer thousands of opportunities for work placements, co-ops and community engagement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study abroad opportunities are also a great way to enhance a degree in Individualized Studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"185109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2021\/03\/Degree-options-350x235-5.jpg\" alt=\"focused image of two Asian students sitting in a lecture\" class=\"wp-image-185109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2021\/03\/Degree-options-350x235-5.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2021\/03\/Degree-options-350x235-5-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/indv\/degree-options-requirements\/\">Degree Options &amp; Requirements<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"182226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/IndvProjects350x235.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students discussing project in library\" class=\"wp-image-182226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/IndvProjects350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/IndvProjects350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/indv\/project-strategies\/\">Project Strategies<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"181597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Advisign350x235.jpg\" alt=\"Student and academic advisor\" class=\"wp-image-181597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Advisign350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Advisign350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advising<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/09\/co-op-350x235-1.jpg\" alt=\"Student and academic advisor\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/co-op\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Co-op Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ESL350x235.jpg\" alt=\"diverse group of students around laptop\" class=\"wp-image-59882\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thesis Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>AP\/INDV 4000&nbsp;6.00 Individualized Studies Thesis<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course helps students connect their topic through a sustained piece of research and writing. An adviser, arranged for by the student, directs the thesis and acts as one of its readers. Normally the finished thesis is around 60 pages in length. Please note that students intending to register in AP\/INDV 4000 6.00 must submit a thesis proposal to the coordinator&nbsp;<strong>by September 30<\/strong>. Course credit exclusions: None.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When I came to York, I knew I wanted to study something different \u2014 something unique. My program of interest regarding sustainability was not offered as an undergraduate program and my interests regarding economics, the environment and society were too far spread across various faculties. I chose the Individualized Studies program because it allowed me to create an undergraduate degree that did not yet exist \u2014 Economic Sustainability. The program allowed me to design my major to obtain the education I believed would be the most beneficial for my career and life goals. Through the Individualized Studies program, I have been able to take courses across multiple faculties, allowing me to approach the challenges of today with an interdisciplinary background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Donya Khosravi<br><em>Alumna, Individualized Studies<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Read more testimonials from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized border-md border-laps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Donya-Khosravi-350-x-430.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182966\" style=\"width:350px;height:430px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Donya-Khosravi-350-x-430.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2020\/11\/Donya-Khosravi-350-x-430-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current students can contact program coordinator Zulfikar Hirji at <a href=\"mailto:zhirji@yorku.ca\">zhirji@yorku.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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