About the course

Some people like to march to the beat of their own drum. That?s why we offer the ability to design a unique major that matches your specific academic and career goals.

　　If none of our current majors fit neatly with your passions, we are more than happy to help you create a program that does. The possibilities are limitless. One recent graduate who designed a social entrepreneurship major moved to Kenya to work with a firm that helps farmers throughout Africa organize and increase their pay. Other students have used the independent major option to explore a diverse range of interesting subjects, such as international development and human rights, South American economic development and human rights and social action.

　　The design of your independent major is largely under your control, but you?ll receive plenty of support from the College of Arts and Sciences and members of the faculty when choosing appropriate courses. Some students who opt to pursue an independent major begin to design it during their first or second year, but you?ll have until the first semester of your junior year to submit a proposal.

　　As with any other major, you?ll benefit from the comprehensive education you get from fulfilling our core curriculum. Study abroad programs and various internship opportunities also are available to you. Independent majors are tied together with a final capstone project in the senior year. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$201,600

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Hamden
Fall (August), 2024	Hamden
Spring (January), 2025	Hamden
Fall (August), 2025	Hamden
Spring (January), 2026	Hamden

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Quinnipiac University

All secondary school, college and university transcripts

　　Your personal statement of about 250 words describing your most recent academic work and future goals

　　2 letters of recommendation

　　IELTS (International English Language Test System) ? minimum score: 6.5

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ? minimum score: 550 (pBT)/85 (iBT)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

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