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The Curriculum Majors and MinorsMacalester College offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors and minors (except as noted) in the following fields: American Studies
Anthropology Interdepartmental ConcentrationsAfrican Studies Interdepartmental ProgramsPre-Law Program Cooperative ProgramsLiberal Arts and Architecture Independent StudyOne aspect of the individualized learning fostered by Macalester's curriculum is the opportunity for independent study. This makes it possible for the student to complete a long term project in a one to one relationship with a faculty member. A student may initiate an independent study to pursue in depth certain aspects of a subject previously studied or to investigate an area of academic interest not covered in a regular course. No more than twenty-four semester credits earned in independent study courses (tutorials, independent projects, internships, preceptorships) may be applied toward the number of semester credits required for graduation. Macalester students may not register in a single term for more than six semester credits of independent study credit that takes place outside of the Twin Cities area. An independent project or tutorial which takes place within the Twin Cities area may earn from one to eight semester credits (Educational Policy and Governance Committee approval is required for credit of five or more semester credits). A Twin Cities area internship or a preceptorship may earn no more than four semester credits. The departmental listings indicate which independent studies are available in each department. Independent studies are classified into five categories: Tutorial Closely supervised individual (or very small group) study with a faculty member in which a student may explore, by way of readings, short writings, etc., an area of knowledge not available through the regular offerings. Independent Project The production of original work (paper, thesis, extended research, art exhibit, musical or dramatic program, etc.). Internship A structured off-campus learning experience in which students apply and acquire knowledge and skills, while working in a responsible role within a community, business or government organization setting. The student intern works and learns under the joint supervision of a site supervisor and a faculty sponsor. Students are advised to consult the section on curricular recommendations for policies governing internships. Preceptorship Work in assisting faculty in the planning and teaching of a course, precepting or tutoring. Policies pertaining to preceptorship course credit are: 1. Credit may not be earned for precepting the same course more than once. 2. To precept a course, a student must previously have earned credit in that course with a grade of A– or higher or have earned credit with a grade of A– or higher in a course having the course to be precepted as a prerequisite or in a course covering similar material at a more advanced level. Certain departments may have additional prerequisites for registering for preceptorship credit. Students should consult the departmental sections of the current catalog for this information. 3. Students may earn no more than four credits for precepting a single course. 4. Students on academic probation may not serve as a preceptor. 5. Students must have a declared major or core in the department or program of the course that they are precepting and must be in their junior or senior year. 6. The Learning Objectives detailed on the Preceptorship Learning Contract must relate to pedagogical issues. That is, the goals of the preceptorship should relate to understanding effective teaching strategies. Examples of learning goals might be: The Learning Tasks and Evaluation Methods detailed in the Learning Contract must then be specifically tied to these objectives of increased understanding of effective teaching strategies. Students may wish to read pedagogical materials as part of their learning strategies. A student wishing to register for preceptorship course credit should meet with his/her faculty sponsor to discuss and complete a Preceptorship Learning Contract. Prior to completing registration for this preceptorship, the student should bring the completed Learning Contract to the Academic Programs Office for final approval by the Dean of Academic Programs. Approval of the supervising instructor is required for registration in an independent study course. Interested students should consult with the appropriate instructor and department to develop the content of the project or study before registration. Titles and descriptions of the work are submitted at the completion of the semester. Honors Independent Independent research, writing, or other preparation leading to the culmination of the Seniors Honors Project. Topics CoursesMany departments offer topics courses. These courses are designed to accommodate the interests of students and faculty in current issues in the subject area or to offer an experimental course which later may become part of the regular curriculum. They are announced in the class schedule at registration. The titles of some past topics courses are listed with the departmental offerings. Course NumberingThe following course numbering system was adopted for the College beginning Fall 2003. 001–098: co-curricular courses, such as music lessons and ensembles, physical education activity courses, dance technique courses, or practicum courses in theater, dance or forensics 100–199: courses with no prerequisites or that are introductory in material or approach; appropriate for any student, but particularly first year students 200–299: courses that are intermediate in material and/or approach, with or without prerequisites; ordinarily taken by sophomores or juniors 300–399: courses that are advanced, with specified prerequisites; ordinarily taken by juniors 400–499: courses that are advanced, with specified prerequisites; ordinarily taken by seniors 600–649: independent study courses, such as tutorials, independent projects, internships, or preceptorships Privacy Rights of StudentsStudent information, other than public information and a student's area of concentration, is released only upon the written authorization of the student or former student. Public information is determined by the College in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and the Macalester College Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities Document (see the current Student Handbook).
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