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Established in 1971, CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA/BS) is a small, University-wide individualized degree program intended for self directed, academically strong students who have well-formulated academic and career goals. Students who are admitted to the program work out an individualized area of specialization with guidance from a CUNY faculty member who agrees to serve as a mentor. Students also complete the program's liberal arts core distribution and other degree requirements. Students are able to incorporate independent studies and internships into their degrees, and may be able to earn up to 15 credits for documenting learning/work experiences that occurred prior to entering college. Although students in the program are matriculated at one CUNY college, they are free to pursue their studies and take courses at any other CUNY college including, in some cases, the CUNY Graduate School.
Applicants must have 1) passed all CUNY entrance tests, 2) completed at least 15 college credits with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and 3) have clear academic goals. The CUNY BA and BS degrees are fully accredited and are awarded by The City University rather than by an individual college. The program operates under the auspices of the CUNY Graduate School and University Center. For more information, you may contact Nicole Berry, the Coordinator of the CUNY BA/BS Program for Medgar Evers College, in the Office of Academic Affairs, Room 3010 of the Bedford Building. Phone: 718.270.5159. E-mail: nberry@mec.cuny.edu.