Overview

By nature, the Self-Designed Studies interdisciplinary major from Central College (Iowa) is flexible while also having a central theme or interest. Interested in public policy and healthcare? Data science and environmental sustainability? Or art and business management?

This major allows students to connect disciplines to create a major uniquely personalized to their interests. Go ahead and pursue cultural studies, data science, gender studies or American studies. The sky’s the limit.

Students selecting this major work with their faculty advisors to prepare for a variety of graduate school programs and professional careers.

Research opportunities

Self-designed interdisciplinary majors can be actively engaged in research projects—some during the summer, others as independent senior honors projects or assisting with faculty research. Students often present the results of their research at conferences or in a campus presentation.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Allied Health

American Studies

Arts Management

Data Science (minor)

Food Systems

Gender Studies

Geography

Visual Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Free application for international undergraduate admission

Official transcript(s). All credentials must be official, original documents or notarized attested copies of the original.

Proof of English proficiency

Letter(s) of recommendation

Personal statement

Original bank statements and International Student Certification of Finances

Copy of passport

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

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Out-of-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 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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Research opportunities

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

Iowa City

Funding

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