THEMATIC CLUSTER – Bachelor of General Studies
Anticipated Graduation Date: ____________________________
The thematic cluster is the heart of the Bachelor of General Studies degree and the development of the cluster should be a thoughtful process.
THEMATIC CLUSTER REQUIREMENTS
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THEMATIC CLUSTER INSTRUCTIONS
A minimum of 30 thematically related credits will comprise the cluster.
At least 18 of these credits must be at or above the 300-level.
The thematic cluster should be approved one to two semesters prior to applying for graduation.
Cluster credits will come either from course across two colleges (must be a ratio of 5:5 or 6:4)
or three departments within one college (must be a ratio of 3:3:4 or 2:4:4)
A maximum of 9 credits from a declared minor may be applied toward the thematic cluster
Write a narrative that clearly explains the importance of the thematic cluster to your
educational and/or career goals. Your narrative should not exceed 10 pages, double-spaced,
and must include the following:
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Student Name: _________________________________________________________
Student ID#:
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A title, representative of the content of your thematic cluster.
A description of the courses you propose for your thematic cluster.
An explanation of how the content of the courses fits together to form a coherent
program of study that interests you.
A discussion of the ways in which the thematic cluster fits your educational, career,
and/or personal goals.
College-level writing
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All policies regarding academic integrity will be strictly enforced
Email: _____________________________ Telephone #: ______________________
Title of Thematic Cluster: ______________________________________________________________
Minor(s):_____________________________________________
In which of the following categories does your thematic cluster fall?
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College: _______________
Departments: (1) _______________ (2) _______________ (3) _______________
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Colleges: (1) ____________________
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COURSES TO BE INCLUDED IN THEMATIC CLUSTER
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Institution
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Approval Signatures:
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Advisor
Program Director
Date
Date