A student with special interests not met by any of the established minors or contextual and support areas may submit a proposal for an individualized minor, with approval from the student's major advisor, the faculty members from disciplinary areas related to the proposed minor, and the Provost. An individualized minor must meet these criteria: the capabilities of the student and the resources of the institution must be sufficient to sustain the intended minor; the minor must be approved by the end of the student's fifth semester or its equivalent; and the minor must meet all the goals and expectations of the concept of a minor (minimum of 18 semester hours).