MDST Proposal Process
Steps in the Individual Proposal Approval process
Students have the option of developing individualized and academically challenging concentrations unique to their own multidisciplinary interests.
The process for proposing an individual program of study for approval is as follows:
- Meet with MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor
- Consult with Designated Faculty Advisors, where applicable
- Second meeting with MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor
- Development of Curriculum proposal
- Third meeting with MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor
- Secure signatures for proposal
- Submit proposal to MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor (with current DARS or transcript attached, if applicable)
- MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor submits proposal to MDST Committee
- MDST Committee reviews, suggests revisions as needed, and then approves
- MDST Committee Chair signs approved proposal document and submits to Associate Provost for Student Success
NOTE: STUDENTS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS IN THE TERM THEY WISH TO GRADUATE. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE YOUR PROPOSAL WILL BE APPROVED IN TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT AT LEAST ONE FULL SEMESTER BEFORE YOU ANTICIPATE GRADUATION.
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Contact Information
For general questions regarding the MDST program:
Dr. Rachel Finley-Bowman
Dean of University College and Associate Provost for Student Success
McNairy Library, 5th floor
Millersville University
Phone: 717-871-7622
E-mail: StudentSuccessDean@millersville.eduFor questions regarding MDST Student Initiated Programs:
Professor Joe Sciarretta
MDST Student Initiated Program Advisor
Assistant Professor, Exploratory Studies & Student Devlopment
McNairy Library, Room 507
717-871-7609E-mail:MDST.Student@Millersville.edu
Student initiated proposals for an MDST degree will start with Professor Sciarretta. Student initiated proposals may remain with Professor Sciaretta throughout the proposal formulation and review process OR the student proposal may involve a different Library Faculty member with professional background and/or subject expertise that better aligns with the intended proposal.