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Independent Study Guidelines
Fully admitted students with a 3.0 GPA may wish to pursue
individual academic interests through independent study.
This
study might be an in-depth research project or creative work.
Independent study is the most advanced course a student can
take and is comparable in its demands to a 300 level course.
Students assume primary responsibility for completing an application
form, which includes a statement of the goals, a reading list,
assignments, activities, and a schedule.
This application form is designed to prompt a discussion
between the student and faculty member of the expectations
for the project. A faculty signature is required, indicating
a willingness to supervise the project. The form should be
submitted to the Student Affairs Committee for approval.
The student also has responsibility for asking an appropriate
member of the SCS faculty to sponsor the independent study.
If a faculty member agrees to sponsor an independent study,
s/he is expected to meet with the student several times over
the course of the semester, provide guidance for the student's
independent work, evaluate the student's work, and assign
a grade. It is not expected that the student will meet with
the faculty sponsor each week.
Please see the application for Independent
Study (PDF Format).
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