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Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study

Bachelor of Individualized Study
James Madison University

As an Individualized Study major, you will work with ADP staff, advisors, and faculty to develop a personalized Program of Study that focuses on your unique skills, interests, and career goals.

As an incoming ADP student, your first course will be IS 200: Orientation to Individualized Study. This course is a 3-credit online class that prepares you for college-level learning at James Madison and guides you through the process of building your Program of Study.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree

This major is only offered through the Adult Degree Program (ADP). Students must be over 22 years of age, have at least 30 transferable credits and a minimum 2.0 GPA. This is an undergraduate degree completion program that allows you to create a personalized interdisciplinary concentration or focus of study to meet your educational and career objectives. You can complete your major in Individualized Study through online courses and/or courses on our main campus. Most students choose to complete coursework totally online. Coursework is primarily asynchronous (on your own time), although there are some courses with evening meetings once a week. The Individualized Study major also offers you the opportunity to integrate other college-level learning such as professional or military experiences into the completion of your degree. All students complete a final capstone senior research project in an area related to their concentration.

Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students with an approved transferable associate degree meet all general education requirements. Students without an approved transferable associate degree can take any missing courses online or in person at JMU.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and James Madison University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree

This is an undergraduate degree completion program that allows you to create a personalized interdisciplinary concentration or focus of study to meet your educational and career objectives. Students have the option to create their own unique concentration and/or focus on online tracks in -Healthcare Leadership -Business & Information Technology -Human Resource Development & Management -Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship -Professional Workplace Communication -Family & Consumer Sciences -Child Development -Early Childhood Education (requires earned their Associate Degree in Early Childhood -Elementary Education (requires current work in VA public school system). Completers of the Education tracks earn a four-year degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license.

Program Successes & Highlights

We founded our Adult Degree Program (ADP) more than 40 years ago and have been helping adults earn degrees ever since. Features of the program include dedicated scholarships for students in ADP, personalized advising, the opportunity to apply for credit for prior learning experience via portfolio submission, and a flexible path to degree completion for working adults.

Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study
120
Individualized Study - BIS
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
40
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:

Completion of an approved transfer associate degree from a Virginia Community College (Transferable Associate Degrees - JMU) will guarantee complete fulfillment of JMU's General Education requirements.

Completion of a Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) or Passport program from a Virginia Community College will guarantee partial fulfillment of JMU's General Education requirements. Visit our website for specific requirements that are fulfilled (Credit From a Virginia Community College - JMU).

Students who will not be earning an approved transferable associate degree will be responsible for completion of JMU's general education program. For guidance about courses that can be used to complete core community college requirements and will assist with the satisfaction of general education requirements at JMU visit (VCCS and RBC Course Equivalents for JMU's General Education Program - JMU).

Madison Foundations
9
Writing - C1W
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Critical Thinking - C1CT
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Human Communication - C1HC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Arts and Humanities
9
HumanQuestions&Context - C2HQC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Visual & Perform Arts - C2VPA
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Literature - C2L
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
The Natural World
9
Quantitative Reasoning - C3QR
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Physical Principles - C3PP
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Natural Systems - C3NS
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Lab Experience - C3L
1
Independent Labs - C3L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Physical Principles / Natural Systems Lab Courses
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
American and Global Perspectives
6
The American Experience - C4AE
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
The Global Experience - C4GE
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
The Global Experience - C4GE
6
Sociocultural and Wellness Area
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Wellness Domain - C5W
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Sociocultural Domain - C5SD
33
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
IS Major Required Courses
6
IS 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IS 498
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IS Modules
1
IS Major Concentration
27
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
24 credits must be completed in 300 or 400 level courses
Total Concentration Courses
27
Earn 27 credits: Complete the following
Earn 27 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Course(s) of level 300
OR
Course(s) of level 400
OR
Course(s) of level 300
OR
Course(s) of level 400
Choose one of the following concentrations
60
IS Major: ECED Concentration
64
Fall Junior Year
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Spring Junior Year
13
Earn 13 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Summer Junior Year
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Fall Senior Year
10
Earn 10 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Spring Senior Year
11
Earn 11 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Summer Senior Year - CT
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Summer Senior Year - VPA
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IS Major: ELED Concentration
60
Focused Practicums
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Final Practicum
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Content: 2/300-level ELED
18
Earn 18 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Content: 400-level ELED
17
Earn 17 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Content: LED courses
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Content: IS 498
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Additional Requirements
9
Earn 9 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between James Madison University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - James Madison University and Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement - Virginia Community College System and James Madison University
Blue Ridge Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Central Virginia Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Danville Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Mountain Gateway Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Eastern Shore Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Germanna Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Brightpoint Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Laurel Ridge Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Mountain Empire Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
New River Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Paul D. Camp Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Patrick & Henry Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Piedmont Virginia Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Rappahannock Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Southside Virginia Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Tidewater Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Virginia Peninsula Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Virginia Highlands Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Virginia Western Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education
Wytheville Community College GPAA Memorandum of Understanding Virginia Community College System Associate of Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of an approved transfer associate degree will guarantee fulfillment of JMU's General Education requirements. https://www.jmu.edu/transfer/VCCStransfer/ASDegrees.shtml

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning JMU accepts and reviews AP, IB, CIE and CLEP for all students with eligible scores, which may be different than at your prior institution. JMU will complete an independent review of the test score to apply credit to the JMU student record. Credit for prior learning (CLEP) is awarded on a per case basis for Adult Degree (Individualized Studies Majors) and RN-BSN students only and in consultation with the department of expertise, with the exception of military service credit. Credit for learning acquired in military service is awarded by the registrar's office using the ACE guide credit recommendation for study/experience listed on the military transcript and in consultation with the department of expertise.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: James Madison University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
2481
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
55% (2023-2024)
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? JMU is a mid to large size institution that behaves more like a smaller institution. Faculty and staff hold students as the top priority. JMU has a 96% satisfaction rate. 89% of classes have less than 50 students. JMU is the #1 most recommended public University in the US by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education; JMU is the #1 Best College for Employment in Virginia according to U.S. Department of Education statistics compiled by Zippia. JMU has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Transfer applicants applying through the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying to JMU. Requirements and forms are available at: https://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-GAA.shtml
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Liberal ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary PreparationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Marymount University Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts 2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Life SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science with a Specialization in Physical SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Humanities SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts - Social Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Science - Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in BusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in K-8 EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Specialization in PsychologyAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization in Health & PEAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSNAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Human Services MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Education AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Sciences in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Criminal Justice SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Health-STEM SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-Teacher Preparation Elementary (PreK-6) SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance AbuseAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization in Community & Provider ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Specialization Developmental DisabilitiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Spec in Communications & Media StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies Specialization in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in General Studies Computer Information Systems SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in EducationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Human ServicesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Administration of JusticeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies-Health ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Social Science AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Business Administration with Specialization in Outdoor LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Business Administration in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science 2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts-Fine ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts Liberal Arts-MusicAssociateAssociate of Arts 2-YearHybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - Appalachian StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Specialization in Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General Studies (Professional Communication)AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeA.A. in Liberal StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Veterinary Preparation MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Longwood University Elementary & Middle School Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Elementary Education and Teaching BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Liberal Studies - Special Education BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Liberal Studies BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Major in Elementary EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary Studies BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityIndividualized Study, BISBachelorBachelor of Individualized Study4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityApplied Science, BASBachelorBachelor of Applied Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
Bridgewater CollegeLiberal Studies Major - BA (Licensure Track)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeLiberal Studies Major - BA (Non-Licensure Track)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegePsychology Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts University Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.A. in Integrated StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Liberal StudiesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Individualized Study, Major in Individualized Study at James Madison University
These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $4,075 Per Semester $32,600 $0 $32,600
Fees
Comprehensive Fee $2,908 Per Semester $23,264 0 $23,264
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.