Undeclared and Individualized Study
You know that higher education is a logical next step, but you’re not quite sure which direction to take. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. RIT’s undecided options and our individualized study program were created with you in mind.
Regardless of the program you choose, you’ll be prepared to launch a dynamic career in a wide range of exciting industries. We’ll use your interests, talents, and career goals to help you map a thoughtful academic journey that will allow you to explore different professional destinations. When you’re ready to declare your major, or create a customized curriculum, you will be able to make the most informed decision possible.
Faces of RIT
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![Katherine Duffy sitting with kids from a children's home in Haiti.]()
Making a Positive Impact
Katherine DuffySociology and International RelationsShe’s a professional ballet dancer and a humanitarian who spends her free time volunteering at a children’s home in Haiti. Duffy created a degree program in the School of Individualized Study so she can one day establish a non-profit of her own.
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![Harrison Canning working with a prosthetic hand.]()
Advancing Neurotechnology
Harrison CanningInnovation Science in NeurotechnologyThe School of Individualized Studies enabled Canning to create a degree that combines studies in computer science, business, and neuroscience so he can build a business that can mass produce brain-computer interfaces to help people with disabilities.
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![Remy DeCausemaker working with another student in front of a computer.]()
Creating a Balanced, Equal World
Remy DeCausemakerCommunications and Media TechnologyPublic PolicyOpen source software is integral to building a movement toward equality. For DeCausemaker, that meant creating a degree program in the School of Individualized Studies that targeted the specific areas of expertise he needed to craft the career path he wanted.
Typical Job Titles
- Cryptanalyst
- Physicist
- Journalist
- Photojournalist
- Systems Engineer
- Accountant
- Marketing Manager
- Software Engineer
- Fine Artist
- Sustainability Manager
- Game Designer
- Physician Assistant
- Filmmaker
- Financial Analyst
Some Companies That Hire Our Graduates
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December 17, 2020
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Multi-million dollar photo renovation set for summer 2021 completion
The $3.5 million project includes state-of-the-art editing labs and major upgrades to the student lounge and photography equipment cage.
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October 14, 2020
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RIT alumna leads U.S. Election Assistance Commission during unique election
Mona Harrington ’08 MS (professional studies) was appointed executive director of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in June 2020. As leader of the EAC, Harrington has revamped the agency and spearheaded a series of initiatives to ensure COVID-19 and cybersecurity challenges don’t harm the election process.
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September 21, 2020
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RIT students finding ways to stay active in clubs
Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students at RIT are still finding ways to participate in hundreds of clubs and organizations this semester, including dancing, designing games, and even skydiving.
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August 14, 2020
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RIT alumna named director of university’s Deaf Health Laboratory
Tiffany Panko, M.D., has been named director of the Deaf Health Laboratory in the Research Center on Culture and Language at NTID. Panko, an alumna of RIT who received support from NTID, earned her undergraduate degree in applied arts and sciences, with concentrations in premedical and psychological studies, in 2008. She earned her MBA from Saunders College of Business in 2009, and her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2016.
