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Individual Development Plan

Policy in Catalog:
MA Degree Requirements in the School of Marine Science Graduate Catalog

Forms:
Individual Development Plan Matrix (.xlsx)

General information:

Individual development plans (IDPs) help students identify knowledge and skill gains to focus on during their time in the program. The IDP will be submitted to and reviewed by the Program Director prior to the end of the semester of matriculation (normally fall). The plan will also facilitate planning for the internship and capstone.

Last Updated: September 6, 2023 by J. Hay