ration-alley
This morning, I put together my first draft of a rationale for my specialized studies degree. I forwarded it off for some proofreading, and put out a message on the alumni boards to see if anyone else had done one before, so I might get some guidance.
My coworker's was pretty empty, and yet got approved. Mine is more detailed, but still sticks to the point.
I dont know what happens if courses get ommitted from the schedule... can I still graduate, or do I have to revise and go through the process all over again? I've asked for the details from my advisor, but I have the feeling she won't know the answer. At my old college, you wrote up a list of required (core) classes and a list of approved classes towards the major that you could also choose from. That's not the case here -- you get one list. I have no documentation on what happens if you complete an adequate amount of credits in courses from your list, but not EVERYTHING on the list.
so I'm waiting. hopefully, i'll get some feedback (and answers) today, and submit the list to my coworker's faculty advisor tomorrow. I so so so so so want this done.
still gotta talk to my boss re: work schedule for summer. Update: Boss approved Summer and Autumn schedules, and I have signatures to prove it. Woohoo.
Update #2: got some quick feedback re: structure, and forwarded the revised rationale to my advisor. Now I wait for her notes. Still no feedback from other students who have done these...
Update #3 approved by my advisor. now must email the faculty member for his signoff. there is one class which may not be offered again (which i'm worried about), but is a strong course toward a more rounded curriculum. according to the advisor, i can make a substitution and note it in the list, and have it approved now, or wait and resubmit a new list of courses if it isnt offered in the spring. or i could leave it off altogether, and just take it for kicks if it's offered. that last option may be my best option for graduation. yeah, that's probably what i'll do. Now I just need to write up a nice text email to the faculty member explaining everything, and mail him the documents to sign.
Keep your fingers crossed.