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University Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Create your own major. These graduates did: two former Toledo mayors, an award-winning author and a digital animator with an upcoming short film.

Create your own major. These graduates did: two former Toledo mayors, an award-winning author and a digital animator with an upcoming short film.

University Studies Bachelor's Degree Overview

Can’t find a major that fits your academic or career goals? Create your own at The University of Toledo in Ohio.

University Studies, formerly Individualized Programs (IDVP), within UToledo’s University College allows you to design your own bachelor’s degree program. You’re in charge and create your own path.

Adult learners, college transfers or military veterans can even earn credit for relevant volunteer, academic and work experience.

University Studies Bachelor's Degree Highlights

Flexibility. Take on-campus, online or blended classes from any of UToledo’s academic colleges.

Countless options. The University of Toledo has all the resources that go along with being one of the best public, research universities in Ohio.

  • A comprehensive course catalog with plenty of minors to make yourself more marketable
  • Personalized student services
  • Access to top-notch facilities and labs
  • Study abroad and internship programs

Earn your degree faster. You may be able to apply transfer credits, military credits and prior-learning credits —  relevant academic, work, volunteer and life experiences — toward your bachelor's degree.

Experienced academic advisers help design your individualized bachelor's degree and give you a checklist to graduation.

Support. University of Toledo undergraduates have access to many resources — success coaches, online technical support, Rocket Solution Central (a one-stop shop to answer questions) and more.


Career Opportunities

University Studies prepares you for a variety of work environments — arts and nonprofit organizations, corporations, government agencies and more. Students also earn individualized bachelor’s degrees to advance their current careers or as a pathway to grad school.


Our Alumni

"A degree was always something I wanted. I thought maybe I couldn’t return. A part of me then said, ‘Yes, I can. I can do this.’ Once I graduated, I returned to work for the Salvation Army Harbor Light, not as the administrative assistant but as the case manager for veterans in transitional housing. University College meant everything to me because people had faith in me."

Lesli McCormick
BA '12


University Studies Bachelor's Degree Plan of Study

University Studies is intentionally broad in scope. Students have the flexibility to develop a custom curriculum and choose classes from our comprehensive course catalog.

Common Focus Areas for University Studies

  • Marketing and communications
  • Social and behavioral studies
  • Helping and health issues
  • Community programming and development

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Internship Opportunities for University Studies Bachelor's Degree

Undergraduates can earn credit for internships and field experiences. Both qualify as substitutions for the University Studies senior capstone project.

  • Internships are practical experiences in out-of-classroom environments intended to develop specific skills.
  • Field experiences are project-based opportunities to apply knowledge and skills you've already learned.

Examples of Internship and Field Experience Locations

Goodwill Industries yB Management, LLC
Toledo Museum of Art Yonsei University, Korea
Toledo Zoo  

Top 10 reasons to create your own degree

  1. You want options.
  2. You already have college credits and want to graduate faster.
  3. You earned an associate's degree and want a four-year degree.
  4. You want to change the direction or focus of your career.
  5. You want to combine technical work experience with a college degree.
  6. You're interested in emerging industries and professions.
  7. You have a job in mind in a specific field of work.
  8. You want to eventually enroll in a graduate or professional program.
  9. You're an adult learner who wants to finish your degree.
  10. You're interested in a unique area of study that isn't available anywhere else.

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University Studies Bachelor's Degree

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