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Specialization Programs
Specialization Programs are designed to "strengthen the foundation"
and "foster interdisciplinary innovation."
Initially, the focus is on curriculum restructuring. The academic units are encouraged to clarify their development focus and distinctive areas, and to establish specialization programs. These programs emphasize clear curriculum alignments and the interconnectedness between courses, enabling students to explore and engage in interdisciplinary learning with a focused direction. Recently, NTU proceeds with the "Specialization Programs 2.0", which includes the following strategies:
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Optimizing Capstone Courses: Each specialization program should include a ""capstone course"" to integrate, conclude, and reflect on all the courses learned within the specialization program. The capstone course also serves as a foundation for future research or careers.
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Accepting Students' Proposals: The Office of Academic Affairs collects students' proposals for new specialization programs and forwards them to the academic units for review and consideration.
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Connecting Specialization Programs: Shared courses among different specialization programs can serve as connection points to link two or more programs together. This allows students to gain a comprehensive understanding of their department's offerings at an earlier stage by recognizing the connections between courses and programs.
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