The Individualized Major (IMJR) Program was established in 1974 to serve undergraduate students who are interested in a major that is not offered at the University of Connecticut. Since then more than 1600 students have graduated with a self-designed major. Students have chosen a wide range of topics for their majors, many unique, others more popular. International studies, health studies, and law, rights and justice themes are among the most popular. But there are many other themes, including individualized majors focused on cognitive neuroscience, human sexuality, genetic counseling, environmental policy, religion, and film studies.

An individualized major is a structured plan of study that incorporates at least 36 credits of courses at the 2000-level or higher, is thematically focused, and draws from at least two departments (typically three or four) in the University. Students work with three faculty advisors and an advisor from the IMJR Program to develop a plan of study that is academically sound and rigorous. This plan of study will often include an internship, fieldwork, or service learning and may, where appropriate, involve a period of study abroad. It concludes with a final integrative project which may be a thesis or enrollment in the IMJR capstone course.

The Individualized Major Program is available to undergraduates based in the University of Connecticut's Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Agriculture & Natural Resources. Acceptance into the Program is based on submission of a formal proposal and approval by faculty advisors and an admissions committee.

To meet some individualized major students, click here.