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Individually Initiated Major and Minor

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Student smiling in class at Curry College pursuing an Individually Initiated Major Degree at Curry CollegeAn Individually Initiated Major (IIM) or minor provides you an opportunity to develop a path that demonstrates a depth of learning and a unique combination of two or more subject areas. With the assistance of faculty advisors, you will design a coherent sequence of studies selected from academic areas or subjects listed in the College Catalog. Such study allows you the freedom to construct a unique major or minor that encourages creative synthesis of inter-relationships across disciplines. Adherence to the steps and deadlines outlined below is critical to timely completion of your degree.

Highlights in Curry Academics

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Jay Gonzalez Inaugurated as Curry College’s Fifteenth President

 Jay Gonzalez was ceremoniously inaugurated as the fifteenth President of Curry College on Friday, April 12, 2024 in a series of events that honored the history and future of the institution. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, college and university delegates, and other special guests gathered inside the Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium to celebrate Gonzalez, who began his tenure as President of the College on July 31, 2023.
Jay Gonzalez at the Podium during his Inauguration

Curry College to be First in Massachusetts to Offer Job Guarantee

 President Jay Gonzalez announced at his Inauguration this afternoon that Curry College will be the first college in Massachusetts to offer a job guarantee program, called The Curry Commitment, beginning with the current freshmen Class of 2027.
Two students pose with "I Gave" stickers at Curry's Day of Giving

Fourth Annual Day of Giving Boasts Record-Setting Engagement

 The Fourth Annual “Curry Counts” Day of Giving raised over $100,000 from 544 supporters, the highest participation total since the fundraiser’s launch in 2021. The community-wide crowdfunding event saw contributions from Curry alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, and friends, who came together and raised funds for institutional priorities such as academic programs, athletics, student financial needs, PAL, and more.
Two students post in academic quad

VITA Program Offers Tax Preparation Experience and Community Interaction for Curry Accounting Students

 Since 2019, Curry College has been easing the burden on local taxpayers by making it possible for a group of accounting students to become certified to serve in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To get ready for their VITA work, students learn the TaxWise preparation software in the fall through Associate Lecturer Janet Peterson’s one-credit VITA class.
Students pose at AAFS Conference

Students, Faculty Attend Prestigious International Forensics Conference

 Joining 3,500 of some of the most successful forensic science professionals in the United States and beyond, three Curry students recently attended the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference in Denver.
Students pose in group photo at Adobe Conference

Curry Students Experience Adobe Creative Retreat in Boston

 A group of Curry College students recently had the opportunity to attend the two-day, immersive Adobe Creative Retreat held in Boston. Among the attendees were Kayla Hanuschak and Kyle MacDonald, both senior graphic design majors.
Olivia Smolster '24

Curry Education Program Offers Many Career Pathways

 With various pathways, concentrations, minors, and tracks, our Education students and alumni are fully equipped to shape the minds of the next generation.
President Jay Gonzalez speaking on a panel

Curry College Hosts Future of Work in Education Event

 Curry College recently hosted The Future of Work in Education event for Dartmouth College alumni and community members. President Jay Gonzalez, a Dartmouth alum himself, and Professor Jen McNally represented Curry on panels that led discussions on topics on the evolution of teaching in the post-pandemic era and the challenges that education leaders face.
Cate Pierce takes a selfie in Sorrento, Italy overlooking the water

Curry Students Are Traveling the World Through Study Abroad Programs

 This semester, Curry students are exploring the globe while studying abroad. From Tokyo, Japan to Cork, Ireland, and more, our students are immersed in unique cultures while connecting with new friends worldwide.
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Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from Curry. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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