Individualized Studies Major (A.I.S.)
Program Overview
If you wish to pursue a two-year program of study in a field other than those available through one of the other University College associate degree programs (Arts and Humanities Emphasis Major (A.A.), Social Science Emphasis Major (A.A.), and General Science Emphasis Major (A.S.)), you may design your own program of study to meet particular goals through the Associate of Individual Studies (A.I.S.) degree program. The A.I.S. is available to students on all Ohio University campuses.
An A.I.S. Academic Advisor on your campus can assist you as you create your A.I.S. application. Also see the Specialized Studies Major (B.I.S.) for a four-year multidisciplinary and individualized major program.
*This program was previously AI5508 - Associate in Individualized Studies. As part of a recent degree reconciliation process with the State of Ohio, the program code and name will be changing to AI5509 - Individualized Studies effective the 2024-25 catalog year. The degree offered will be the Associate of Individual Study.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
To enter the Individualized Studies program, you must complete an online application for the pre-AIS major (ND5508). Once matriculated, begin collaborating with your AIS advisor to develop your AIS proposal for admission to the AIS major. Students may obtain access to the online application from University College, regional campus, or e-Learning advisors, who will advise the student in designing their Area of Concentration. Applicants must also work with two approved A.I.S. faculty partner reviewers preparing the application. The A.I.S. application deadlines are identical to the Bachelor's program in Specialized Studies deadlines and are reviewed by the same committee. Twenty hours of A.I.S. degree residency is required, which begin the semester in which the A.I.S. application is submitted by the required residency application deadline.
Change of Program Policy
To enter the Individualized Studies program, you must complete an online application for the pre-AIS major (ND5508). Call 740-593-1935 to make an appointment with a campus appropriate AIS advisor. Once the pre-AIS major is declared, begin collaborating with your AIS advisor to develop your AIS proposal for admission to the AIS major.
External Transfer Admission
To enter the Individualized Studies program, you must receive orientation from an AIS advisor to declare the pre-AIS major (ND5508). Call 740-593-1935 to make an appointment with a campus appropriate AIS advisor. Once the pre-AIS major is declared, begin collaborating with your AIS advisor to develop your AIS proposal for admission to the AIS major.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Because the curriculum plan in the Individualized Studies program is unique to each student, depending on the student's educational and career goals, potential opportunities upon graduation vary with the student.