Focal Studies

If you have a 2010-2011 or 2011-2012catalog then Focal Studies is part of your Core requirements.

A focal study is a set of three related courses. Students must select and complete two focal studies. (10-12 credits for each focal study).

To Start

Use Focal Studies Search to help you create a list of possible focal studies
Select your focal studies choices to see instructions and course options for each focal study
Select 2 focal studies to pursue
Submit Focal Studies Request form to the Advising Center
- Focal Studies Request Form
Start taking courses that fulfill your focal studies

Instructions for all Focal Studies
Keep in mind the following instructions for all focal studies

A focal study must include at least three courses and at least 10 credits
Among all of a student’s focal studies courses, no more than 8 credits may come from the same disciplinary prefix
The same course may not be taken for credit toward more than one of a student’s focal studies
A focal study may not include HUM 100, ENGW 201, ENGW 202, math courses numbered below 165 or any foreign language course at the 101 or 102 levels; it may include other courses used by the student to fulfill major, minor or other core requirements

Focal Study Options