Independent Study

An Independent Study is designed to give the student with adequate qualifications an opportunity to undertake a self-directed study of a particular topic or subject not regularly offered by the College, under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member. The title of the Independent Study will be included on the student’s permanent academic record. The student may not register for more than one Independent Study during one semester. Registration for an Independent Study must be completed by the fifth day of the semester in which it is to take place. The student will be assessed a fee for each Independent Study.

Guidelines and Procedures for Independent Studies
 
The student is responsible for the following sequence of action:
 
- Have a plan or project proposal, at least in broad concept, before approaching a faculty sponsor for the Independent Study.
- Find a faculty sponsor who has the expertise and time to guide the study.
- Develop with the faculty sponsor clearly defined rationale, objectives, requirements, procedure, and methods of evaluation.
- Complete an Application for Independent Study form available in the Registrar's office.
- Obtain faculty sponsor's approval and signature for the Application for Independent Study.
- Obtain faculty advisor’s signatures and division chairperson's signature for the Independent Study for the purpose of registration.
- Submit the completed application to the Registrar's office; this form serves as the registration form for the course.