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Self-Designed Field of Study 

The Self-Designed Field of Study at The American College of the Mediterranean empowers students to chart their academic journey, combining diverse disciplines to suit their unique interests and aspirations. Under the guidance of their faculty advisors, students will curate a cohesive and intellectually stimulating curriculum that explores the intersections of knowledge. By integrating coursework from various departments, this program fosters creativity, independent thinking, and a deep understanding of complex global challenges. Students must plan diligently and early for the self-designed major. Like all other majors, the degree requirements (foundation courses, January Travel Seminar, upper and lower-division course work, etc.) are required. Graduates emerge as versatile thinkers and innovators, poised to make significant contributions in their chosen careers.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Self-Designed Field of Study will be self-directed scholars who integrate ideas, methods, and experiences from multiple disciplines to address contemporary issues. They will be able to:

  • Design and justify and individualized academic pathway | Craft a coherent curricular plan that articulates clear intellectual goals, explains the integration of selected disciplines, and meets professional or graduate-study aspirations.

  • Sythesize theories, concepts, and methods from distinct fields | Draw connections among humanities and social-science traditions (e.g. historical analysis, cultural critique, qualitative and quantitative research) to illuminate complex questions that cannot be answered from a single perspective. 

  • Conduct original, interdisciplinary inquiry | Formulate research questions, select appropriate mixed methodologies, gather and analyze evidence, and present findings that advance understanding of multifaceted global challenges.

  • Communicate integrative thinking with clarity and versatility | Tailor arguments, narratives, and creative projects to diverse audiences and media - written, oral, visual, and digital - demonstrating advanced fluency in each mode.

  • Apply ethical reasoning and global awareness to problem-solving | Evaluate the cultural, social, and environmental implications of ideas and actions; propose solutions that are responsible, inclusive, and informed by multiple cultural viewpoints.

  • Exhibit metacognitive and reflective practice | Assess their own learning process, adapt goals in consultation with faculty mentors, and articulate the value of interdisciplinary study for lifelong intellectual growth.

  • Collaborate effectively across disciplinary and cultural boundaries | Lead and participate in teams that leverage diverse expertise and perspectives, demonstrating respect, flexibility, and the ability to integrate feedback into shared outcomes. 

 

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