The purpose of an independent study is generally to enable a student to investigate topics not covered in depth in regularly scheduled classes. It is generally assumed that the student has taken some necessary background courses and that she will focus on a topic in some depth. The role of the instructor in such a course is primarily for consultation, advisement, and possible collaboration. A student proposing an independent study should be of at least junior standing with a declared major at the time the independent study will occur. Before proposing an independent study, the student should have explored other avenues for receiving instruction or course credit, including course offerings at other LVAIC institutions, course substitutions chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor and/or the involved department chair, or a proficiency exam or CLEP test if applicable. If an independent study is deemed appropriate by the sponsoring department, the student proposing an independent study must complete and sign the independent study form available from the registrar’s office or at their website, and receive approvals from the sponsoring faculty member, sponsoring department chair, and the Registrar. These approvals must be obtained and the paperwork submitted to the Registrar’s office prior to the end of the drop/add period. Foundation courses are not available through Independent Study. No more than 9 credits taken through independent study may be counted towards a student’s total graduation credits.
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.cedarcrest.edu