Independent Study (491-492 courses) is an opportunity for advanced students to pursue a research project devoted to a specific topic or problem. The research subject is selected in consultation with a faculty member under whose guidance the study is to be conducted. Departments offer a course in which a student may earn from one to four credits. The credit hours will be determined by the faculty member based on an estimate of the time expected to be invested in the proposed work. Forty-five hours of coursework is minimal for each hour of credit.
All independent study courses must involve the student primarily in independent work with regularly scheduled consultation with the instructor. This kind of study may involve independent readings, library research, or laboratory research projects in specific subject areas where the College does not offer courses.
An Application for Independent Study, Experiential Learning, or Internship - found in wolf den - must be submitted to the Registrar's Office during the course registration period.