Individual Study Plan
In CEP, the curriculum of no two students is alike, but they are all planned out and critically examined by the student. This is done through the Individual Study Plan (ISP).
The purpose of the individual study plan is to help you map out your educational plans. The essays you write for the admissions application form the beginning of your story. You write about yourself as a learner and your past educational experiences. In addition, you describe your goals for the education you want and how you learn best. Creating an ISP helps you to think about and plan a choice of courses that enable you to develop the skills you need to support your educational and career goals. Your goals may change many times over the two years with CEP. Your ISP will reflect those changes and help you to refocus your choices.
An ISP generally includes thoughts about your:
- Classes
- Internships
- Service learning
- Study Abroad
- Senior Project
It's important to keep your ISP up to date as you progress through CEP, as it a record of your educational journey, not of the end product. You can learn more about creating an ISP in the Plumb Manual References.
