Overview

Individualized Studies from Buffalo State SUNY offers students a choice between two distinct options. Students may combine any two compatible minor programs (Track I) or develop their own programs of study by drawing upon the offerings of two to four different academic fields (Track II).

Key Facts

integrate and synthesize several academic fields.

get appreciable academic advisement

recognize and embrace college-level experiential learning generated outside the formal classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intellectual Requirements

Individualized Studies

Track I: Two minors

Track II: Two to four academic fields, maximum of six courses per discipline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , National

More details

International students - Please contact the university for application dates and deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Political Science View 1421 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed the equivalent of 12 years of elementary and secondary education

Demonstrate the ability to pay all college costs (estimated at $35,244 USD annually)

Provide evidence of proficiency in the English language

Submit your transcripts

Submit your test results and scores (optional)

Entering students must have a minimum 2.3 GPA and must expect to complete a minimum of 36 credit hours under individualized studies advisement once accepted into the major.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Buffalo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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